Structural Engineer at OurAssistants

Location: Work from Home
Type of Employment: Full-time
Work Shift: US Business Hours

About Us

At OurAssistants, we connect real estate, construction, and property development firms with highly skilled virtual professionals. We specialize in supporting U.S.-based clients with engineering, design, and operational talent to bring innovative projects to life. Learn more at ourassistants.com.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer with a strong background in both metal and wood frame structures for modular residential and commercial projects. This role focuses on structural design and analysis for factory-built housing units and their foundations, with a preference for candidates who have supported Texas-based construction standards.

Primary Requirements – Structural Engineering

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Minimum 5 years of direct experience in structural engineering
• Proven experience designing steel and wood frame structures for real estate projects
• Hands-on experience preparing design submittals for construction in Texas
• Strong knowledge of load calculations for various materials
• Ability to convert designs into clear specifications and fabrication-ready plans
• Experience supporting metal fabrication requirements

Secondary Requirements – Architectural Engineering (Preferred)

• Familiar with US residential and commercial projects
• Ability to read, revise, and publish architectural plans
• At least 5 years of experience working with or for a US-based architect
• Proficient in CAD, AutoCAD, Revit, or similar tools

Scope of Work / Immediate Tasks

• Design a 14 ft x 24 ft steel frame to support modular housing (15K–20K lbs)
• Ensure structure withstands lifting, transport, and installation stresses with ≤1” deflection
• Optimize designs for lightweight construction and fast fabrication
• Re-engineer an existing 12 ft x 40 ft steel chassis to reduce deflection
• Design and seal (PE) 14 ft x 24 ft concrete foundations
• Provide structural details for two-story modular units
• Design gable and pop-up roof systems suitable for transport and installation
• Develop weatherproof rooftop deck systems

Additional Requirements

• Must be currently residing in the Philippines or Latin America
• Must have a stable internet connection and remote-ready workstation

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Permanent work-from-home setup
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development
• Collaborative and supportive remote team environment