Junior Structural Engineer

About the role

Orion Engineering has an immediate opening for a junior Structural Engineer in our Houston, TX office. The role involves providing structural design engineering support for the construction of marine and heavy civil structures.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Engineering & Structural Design team to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Collections data and gathers information or documents.
• Performs standard computations and analysis.
• Prepares drawings and visual aids.
• Observes construction activities to determine best design applications.
• Performs basic survey work as required.
• Applies prescribed techniques and procedures in accordance with established engineering criteria to perform assigned tasks.
• Works with Engineer team members to assist in successful completion of design project objectives.
• Assists in the inspection of existing waterfront structures and designing of repairs and/or upgrades.
• Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes into contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).

Requirements

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering with a structural or geotechnical track and 0-4 years of work experience is required.
• Must have completed Fundamentals of Engineering exam and hold E.I. certification or E.I.T.
• The incumbent must have a working knowledge of basic structural analysis using concrete and/or steel elements.
• Travel including international travel is required.
• The incumbent must have the ability to quickly learn the technical aspects of the business; be an effective communicator; have the ability to interface well with employees at all levels of the organization; and possess a high degree of personal integrity.
• The incumbent must be well organized, diligent, and be a self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision and to independently identify work to be done.
• The incumbent must be flexible and have the ability to adjust to sudden changes in work priorities.
• The incumbent must have the ability to prioritize work generally and in order to accommodate those changes.
• The incumbent must have the ability to maintain attention to detail and perform tasks accurately and carefully.

Position Requirements

• Discretion and trustworthiness, and the ability to keep all Company information and materials strictly confidential (both internally and externally) are essential elements of this position.

Benefits

• Medical, including Prescription Drugs
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD D Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Pre-Tax Health and Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Career Growth and Development