Lead Civil Structural Engineer

Your Job Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Lead Civil Structural Engineer to join the team in Katy, TX. This role offers a hybrid work model (approximately 3 days on-site per week) and is open to candidates willing to relocate. Visa sponsorship is not available.

About Us

At OPD, we specialize in engineering and construction within the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. We integrate construction with engineering and procurement to enhance efficiency and minimize interface challenges. Since 1980, our commitment to integrity and excellence has established us as a preferred partner. OPD fosters a tight-knit, highly productive team atmosphere with a focus on employee development.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers and other engineering disciplines to develop and execute an effective project design strategy for civil and structural requirements.
• Mentor and knowledge share with junior staff engineers.
• Prepare the scope of work, technical specifications, and all required drawings for documentation in bid packages.
• Interact with suppliers and contractors to resolve construction and engineering design issues.
• Provide project and field construction support, including troubleshooting and evaluating existing civil/structural systems.
• Assist in defining project scopes and estimates, execute structural design, and support project construction as required.
• Review incoming RFIs/Submittals and expedite responses.
• Participate in final design coordination meetings and approve modifications.
• Conduct walk-downs with site representatives to verify proper installations.
• Engineer structural steel supports, pipe racks, modular skids, and platforms.
• Design foundations for racks & structures, vertical & horizontal vessels, pumps, compressors, and the balance of plant foundation for gas plants.
• Participate in and promote Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) work culture, enforcing regulations and adhering to current codes and standards.
• Participate in proposal preparation activities, including conducting estimates for materials, field manhours, and engineering hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Gas treatment and/or natural gas structural design experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Direct client and vendor interface experience.

Benefits

Our goal is for each employee and their families to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance, ADD, and disability coverage.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid vacation/time off.
• Educational assistance.
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (eligibility criteria apply).

Benefits may vary by geographic region. Everyone has individual work and personal needs, and we strive to enable the best work environment to produce superior results.

Pay

Compensation is determined by available market data, considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about our compensation philosophy.