Venterra Realty · 14 hours ago
Structural Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expVenterra Realty is a growing developer, owner, and operator of multifamily apartments with a focus on serving residents, employees, and investors. The Structural Engineer will provide in-house structural expertise for a diverse multifamily portfolio, managing structural issues from identification through to delivery of necessary documents for construction.
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Responsibilities
Investigate and assess structural issues across existing multifamily buildings
Perform site visits to evaluate observed conditions, document findings, and recommend next steps
Provide conceptual-level designs, repair approaches, and constructability input
Review contractor means and methods for structural repairs
Assist with phasing strategies to minimize resident disruption
Support acquisitions and portfolio reviews by performing structural due diligence
Translate findings into plain-language risk summaries and budgetary implications for non-technical stakeholders
Review contractor-proposed means/methods and shoring/temporary bracing plans for structural safety
Own structural issues from initial identification and assessment through to final delivery of a complete repair/rehabilitation package, including stamped drawings, specifications, and cost estimates as needed, ready for construction bidding and execution
Review third-party reports, drawings, and repair recommendations
Provide ongoing support during construction execution, including submittal/shop drawing reviews, response to RFIs, and site visits to resolve unforeseen conditions
Conduct and oversee construction-phase observations/inspections for major structural repairs to verify compliance with design intent
Prepare or oversee preparation of detailed structural repair drawings, specifications, and details suitable for permitting, contractor bidding, and field installation
Provide stamped engineering documents (calculations, drawings, letters) for common repairs to enable in-house or contractor execution without external engineers where possible
Support long-range capital planning by identifying repeat issues across the portfolio building property condition assessments and root cause analysis
Develop and maintain a library of standard repair details, specifications, and pre-engineered solutions for recurring issues (e.g., balcony repairs, stair reinforcement) to accelerate project startup and reduce field variations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or any related field
Professional Engineer (PE) license
5–8 years of experience, with significant exposure to existing buildings
Experience working with contractors, inspectors, and third-party engineers
Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-engineers
Willingness to travel to properties as needed
Preferred
Experience with multifamily, residential, or light commercial portfolios would be an asset
Experience with forensic or condition assessment work and repair and rehabilitation projects would be preferred
Benefits
Competitive Base Salary and performance bonus.
A robust package of Health (Medical (PPO), Dental, Vision), 401k matching, paid vacation suite benefits and employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, among other things.
Educational Assistance / Reimbursement to support your drive to learn.
8 paid hours per year of Volunteer Time Off to serve the organization(s) of your choice.
Access to thousands of employee discounts with BenefitHub.
Company
Venterra Realty
Venterra Realty assists owners to manage multiple real estate properties with services in accounting, finance, and administration.
501-1000 employees
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Chief Executive Officer
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Chairman and Co-Founder
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