Sr. Structural Engineer
EDG · Houston, TX · Yesterday
EngineeringFull-time
Primary Responsibilities
- Conceptual, preliminary and detailed structural analysis and design, related to a variety of onshore and offshore, oil & gas facility projects
- Perform structural analysis utilizing the SACS™ suite of computer programs (analysis types include In-place, loadout, transportation, installation, fatigue, and non-linear (pushover))
- Effectively reference current AISC, ASCE, API, AWS, ISO, and other industry regulatory, and project specific standards and codes
- Work on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects
- Develop project calculations and documentation using tools such as Mathcad, MS Word and MS Excel
- Develop regulatory submittals (e.g.: BSEE, USCG, ABS, etc.)
- Utilize existing project guidelines and design tools
- Interface with design team which may comprise: project managers, engineers, drafters and support staff
- Research, learn, develop and implement various design techniques which may be industry specific
- Perform the necessary field work to obtain accurate information required to complete the assigned task
- Manage Structural Engineering portion of multi-discipline project
- Assign work to junior engineers, mentor, and check quality of their work
- Estimate resources require for project execution
- Manage Structural Engineering budget and schedule
- Interface with client representatives
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)
- BS in Structural or Civil Engineering required
- P.E. designation strongly preferred
- Requires ten (10) years’ experience in design of oil and gas facilities
- Requires experience in the design of onshore foundations
- Knowledge and experience utilizing structural design codes including AISC, ACI and ASCE design guidelines
- Ability to utilize applicable engineering software such as SACS and STAAD
- Strong knowledge and skill with MathCAD, MS Excel and MS Word
- Ability to complete discipline related duties independently
- Ability to complete tasks that are client/project specific with high level direction
- Familiarity with total project systems which would include mechanical, structural, civil and electrical components to allow consideration of those aspects in design
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to interact with all levels of staff (support, interdisciplinary project teams, management, etc.)
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- May require the ability to work overtime or travel to offsite work locations
Requirements
- Must be able to lift and carry twenty (20) pounds
- Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits employee to communicate effectively
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
- Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations
- Sufficient manual dexterity which permit the employee to perform routine office duties
- Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations