Senior Structural Engineer

We are actively staffing for a Sr Marine Structural Engineer for one of our major Oil & Gas / Energy Services clients located in their Houston office.

Location: Houston, TX (office-based with 9/80 work schedule))

Pay Rate: $67/hr-$87/hr

Job Summary

The Senior Marine Structural Engineer applies advanced marine engineering principles to deliver complex structural analyses and designs for marine and coastal facilities. This role operates with a high degree of independence and minimal supervision, demonstrating strong problem-solving capabilities within the marine structures discipline. The position requires experience working in multi-disciplinary, multi-project environments and includes responsibility for developing preliminary and detailed engineering drawings, as well as performing structural design for a wide range of marine facilities.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the design of marine structures, including ports, terminals, wharves, piers, bulkheads, breakwaters, berthing and mooring systems, and foundations
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited university;
  Master’s degree preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration required
• Prior construction experience with a marine contractor is required
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing greenfield and/or brownfield projects in one or more of the following market sectors:
• Natural gas processing, including liquefaction and regasification
• Coal-, gas-, or biomass-to-chemicals facilities (e.g., methanol, ammonia)
• Petrochemical facilities (HDPE, LDPE, MEG, PET, PTA, PVC, and others)
• Carbon capture and sequestration
• Solar and/or combined-cycle power plants
• Hydrogen value chain, including reforming, liquefaction, transportation, and fueling stations
• Offshore and onshore pipelines
• Desalination, raw water, demineralized water, and wastewater treatment plants
• Familiarity with current process technologies and licensors associated with the above industries

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency in commercial structural analysis and design software such as STAAD Pro, SACS, FB-Pier, L-Pile, MathCAD, OPTIMOOR, or similar programs
• Strong analytical skills in advanced structural and geotechnical design of marine and offshore structures and foundations
• In-depth knowledge of wave and current loadings, as well as mooring and berthing systems
• Proficiency in structural calculations, steel connection design (bolted and welded), and reinforced concrete design
• Experience in the design of sheet pile and king pile bulkhead walls
• Familiarity with international codes and standards related to marine and coastal engineering
• Knowledge of structural dynamics and finite element analysis is a plus
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites as required

Major Responsibilities

• Serve as the Responsible Engineer for the design of marine structures, including breasting dolphins, mooring dolphins, steel structures, walkways, and pipe rack frame structures
• Review and approve design changes arising from construction issues, including field change documentation
• Provide technical support during vendor drawing reviews, including rebar detailing, and coordinate closely with construction teams to ensure constructability
• Respond to technical inquiries from construction and participate in coordination meetings as needed
• Provide technical support for transportation and installation activities of modular dolphins, including load-out and load-in operations
• Review existing design documents (e.g., marine facility design criteria, mooring dolphin design calculations and drawings) and inspection reports related to pile damage