Lifting & Transportation Structural Engineer in Tomball, Texas at Dynamic Systems, Inc.

Dynamic Systems (DSI), LLC is a mechanical contractor specializing in HVAC and plumbing, and a

Quanta Services company. Our Offsite Manufacturing division builds mechanical assemblies in a

controlled shop environment and delivers them to jobsites, so getting the right material to the right

place at the right time is central to how we work.

Position Summary

The Lifting & Transportation Structural Engineer plans, analyzes, and improves how DSI moves

prefabricated assemblies, materials, and equipment between our shops, suppliers, and jobsites. The

role combines engineering analysis with practical field coordination to keep deliveries safe,

compliant, on schedule, and cost-effective.

The Lifting & Transportation Structural Engineer performs, signs, and seals the rigging, lifting, and

highway transportation analyses for DSI’s prefabricated modules. The candidate will need to

understand the loads and sizes of the modules being analyzed, currently up to approximately 90,000lb

lifted weight and up to 70 ft in length.

Key Responsibilities

Build 3D finite element models of prefabricated modules from DSI structural packages and shop

drawings

Perform skate support analysis, including support reactions, member forces, deflections, and

AISC steel checks

Perform lifting analysis, including center of gravity, lift-point reactions, sling/cable forces, and

shackle sizing

Perform lifting lug stress analysis and verify welded connections under lifting loads

Perform highway transportation analysis per 49 CFR §393.102

Analyze modules of varying size and weight, up to 70 ft in length

Review module drawings and provide markups to DSI detailing and fabrication teams

Prepare, sign, and seal rigging, lifting, and transportation calculation packages

Develop route plans for oversize and overweight loads, including clearance, bridge, and access

checks, and coordinate required permits

Evaluate load configuration, rigging, securement, and trailer selection for assemblies of varying

size and weight

Assess jobsite access, laydown areas, crane and unloading logistics, and traffic or street-use

constraints

Coordinate with project managers, shop leadership, field crews, suppliers, and carriers to resolve

delivery conflicts

Support carrier selection and vendor performance tracking, and help build delivery standards

across divisions

Ensure compliance with DOT and FMCSA requirements and applicable state and local regulations •

Support safety goals by identifying transportation hazards and contributing to load and delivery

safety procedures

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in civil, Mechanical, or

Transportation Engineering with structural emphasis,

or a related field

5+ years performing rigging, lifting, and

transportation analysis of modules, skids, or heavy

equipment

Working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and

oversize/overweight permitting including 49 CFR §393.102

Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel and

large data sets

Clear written and verbal communication with field,

shop, and office teams

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas

Proficiency in Dlubal RFEM, or equivalent software,

for rigging, lifting, and transportation analysis

Preferred

Experience in construction, mechanical contracting,

or prefabrication or modular delivery

Familiarity with Power BI

Experience with rigging, crane, and heavy-haul coordination

Familiarity with Procore, Autodesk Construction

Cloud (ACC), or similar platforms

Experience with pipe rack, skid, or equipment

modules

Experience reviewing steel shop drawings and

providing markups

Core Competencies

Analytical thinking, schedule discipline, safety mindset, cross-team collaboration, and the ability to

make quick, sound decisions when deliveries change.

Office and shop-based, with regular visits to jobsites and suppliers. Some travel and occasional early or late hours around critical deliveries.