Sr. Engineer, Civil and Structural

** SUMMARY OF

THE ROLE
** Next Decade is seeking a full-time
** Senior Engineer, Civil and Structural
** to support long-term operations at the Rio Grande LNG facility near Brownsville, Texas.
** This position will be based in Brownsville, Texas.
*** The incumbent will report to the Sr. Manager, Brownfield Projects within the Operations Department, under the leadership of the Sr. Director of Engineering, and Sr. Vice President of Operations.
* The Senior Engineer, Civil and Structural will also maintain a dotted line report to the Sr. Manager, Asset Integrity and Mechanical Engineering for the provision of civil and structural operations engineering support.
* The role has no direct reports.
* Peer level personnel will include other members of the engineering team across all facilities disciplines.  
** KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
** Serve as the technical authority, barrier owner and equipment owner for civil and structural engineering matters.  
** Provide civil/structural engineering support for brownfield projects including**:
* Review and approval of design packages to ensure compatibility with existing foundations, structures, and underground systems
* Performance of field verification of existing conditions (as-built validation, constructability reviews)
* Assessing impact of new loads, vibrations, and tie-ins on existing infrastructure
* Supporting site development planning, grading, drainage, and constructability within constrained operating environments
* Collaborating with project engineering, EPC contractors, and operations to minimize disruption to ongoing LNG operations
* Participate in HAZOP, constructability, and risk reviews for modifications affecting civil/structural assets
* Develop scopes of work, technical specifications, and provide oversight during construction and commissioning phases
* Ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry codes during project execution.
* Ensure the safety, reliability, and long-term performance of civil and structural infrastructure across the LNG facility, including inspection, maintenance, assessment, and lifecycle management of critical structures such as process foundations, containment systems, drainage ponds, roads, pipe racks, and marine/utility infrastructure.
* Provide civil and structural engineering support for day-to-day plant operations and long-term reliability and availability targets, including frontline response to structural issues and failures.
* Act as the engineering level SME for lifting activities, supporting the engineering evaluation of complex lifts, including use of structures, scaffolds etc. in lifting activities.  
** Drive continuous improvement in civil and structural assets through**:
* Maintenance strategy optimization
* Root Cause Failure Analysis
* Bad actor analysis
* Management of Change
* Debottlenecking and efficiency optimization  
** Develop and execute inspection programs for civil and structural assets, including**:
* Equipment foundations (compressors, tanks, pumps, LNG trains)
* Stormwater, levee and retention ponds
* Concrete and steel structures
* Drainage systems, culverts, and channels
* Perform condition assessments and integrity evaluations using industry standards (ACI, ASCE, API, etc.)
* Ensure the Management of Change process is followed for changes affecting civil and structural assets, systems, and infrastructure.
* Provide integral interaction and support for other intercompany teams, such as Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Quality, Process Safety Management (PSM), and Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE).  
** EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, & COMPETENCIES
**** Basic Requirements:
*** B.S. or higher in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or equivalent.
* 10+ years of project design and construction engineering experience.
* 5+ years of civil engineering experience in an LNG operating facility.
* Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as needed, approximately 10–15%.  
** Preferred Requirements:*
* ** Advanced skills in the following areas:
*** Troubleshooting and resolving civil and structural issues that impact operations
* Design of civil and structural equipment (including Brownfield project applications)  
** Intermediate skills in the following area
** s:
* Application of LNG facility applicable industry standards, regulatory codes, and recommended practices
* Define and implement QA/QC programs for civil and structural assets.
* Inspection of foundations, concrete structures,…