Principal Engineer II - Civil/Structural
What You Will Do
Serve as a technical leader by providing guidance, expertise, and mentorship for engineering projects, technical challenges, and programs.
Define and drive leading practices and facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge across teams.
Apply subject matter expertise to improve outcomes and support complex programs.
Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning and guiding initiatives.
Interpret theory and practice to senior leadership to support decision-making and recommend solutions based on technical expertise.
Lead, review, investigate, and develop recommendations for engineering projects and technical challenges across disciplines.
Align engineering efforts with strategic goals and contribute to long-term technical strategies.
Communicate effectively with both lay and expert audiences to influence strategy and execution.
Provide input for strategic planning and budgeting.
Mentor and motivate talent across multiple disciplines.
Perform other duties as requested.
What You Bring To Freeport
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline and 10 years of related experience OR Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline and 8 years of related experience OR PhD in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline and 6 years of related experience
- Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and practices
- Strong analytical skills to research and draw valid conclusions
- Awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred Qualifications
- Expert knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering
- Expertise developing Civil and Structural deliverables such as 3D models, steel and concrete drawings, connection details, calculations, Bills of Material (BOMs), and Engineering Work Packages (EWPs)
- Experience developing and contributing to development of scoping documents, P6 schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and estimates
- Expertise in 3D structural analysis software including ability to interpret results and develop design recommendations
- Expertise in structural design in high-seismic zones
- Skills in researching and analyzing information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
- Effective communication, both verbal and written, including the ability to actively listen and to adapt behavior and communication style based upon the audience
- Experience in a capital project design office
- Experience with mining and metallurgical process facilities
- Advanced degree and/or Professional Engineering (PE) Certification