Lead Engineer, Structural
Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long‑term, low‑cost provider of American‑produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s Louisiana‑based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long‑term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid‑scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.
About the role
The Lead Engineer, Structural will join the engineering team in Houston, Texas and report to the Director of Structural Engineering.
Responsibilities
- LDOT and ACOE regulatory interface.
- Provide input to weekly site engineering report.
- Review surveyor deliverables and assist with fit‑up / interface misses at site.
- Provide technical input to field RFI.
- Coordinate with contractor and subcontractor for issue resolution.
- Self‑direct work with limited supervision and represent the project team within the discipline department.
- Adjust to varying demands of work and manage changes.
- Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
- Collaborate across departments and involve others in solving problems.
- Initiate meetings with own team, other disciplines, or internal customers for clarity on work.
- Serve as technical resource and point of contact for external or internal customers.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of relevant experience in refining and petrochemical industry, LNG projects, preferably with at least 2 years of EPC experience.
- Ability to travel as required.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with STAAD Pro, RISA, STAAD Foundation, Math 3D Foundation, MathCAD, Navisworks, MicroStation, and AutoCAD.
Preferred Experience
- Licensed Professional Engineer with NCEES records.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.