Structural Engineer III

Job Summary

The Structural Engineer III is responsible for the structural design of steel structures related to offshore oil and gas and process facilities. This includes structural steel platforms, skids, risers, and tanks, as well as modification to existing structures and facilities. This involves computer modeling, using software such as SACS, of structures from conceptual engineering through construction. This also includes coordinating with and directing Designers and Drafters of structural and other disciplines to accomplish project tasks.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary and detailed design, related to a variety of offshore, oil and gas facilities;
• Perform analysis of structural systems utilizing SACS. Analysis types include: In-place, loadout, transportation, installation, fatigue, and non-linear (pushover);
• Design of structures and structural elements such as trunnions, mudmats, pipe and tray supports, pipe racks, skid shoes, jackets to pile connections;
• Prepare RFIs;
• Prepare CTRs;
• Prepare reports as applicable;
• Reference AISC, ASCE, API, AWS, and other industry and project specific standards and codes;
• Interface with Project Managers and interdisciplinary teams (engineering and drafters) as well as project services groups such as document control, project controls and procurement;
• Research, learn and implement differing design techniques which may be industry specific;
• Perform the necessary field work to obtain accurate information for the design.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

• BS in Structural or Civil Engineering required;
• P.E. designation preferred;
• Requires five (5) years’ experience with less than ten (10) years’ experience in design of oil and gas facilities that includes onshore foundation design;
• 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;
• 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;

This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.