Sr. Structural Engineer

Department: Civil and Structural Engineering

Employment Type: Regular FT

Part-Time Available: No

Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No

** Position may be payrolled through third party agency selected by the Company.

Job Summary

The Sr. Structural Engineer is responsible for the design of steel and concrete structures and pipelines related to new and existing onshore and offshore oil and gas facilities.

Included functions encompass assessment, analysis, and detailed design of platforms, foundations, skids, pipelines, risers and related appurtenances. This involves project phases from conceptual engineering through construction, installation, and start-up. Design specifications, regulatory compliance, and project documentation are additional functions of this position. Coordinating with and directing Designers and Drafters of structural and other disciplines is required to accomplish project tasks. A Senior Engineer may also be required to be the Lead Structural Engineer on a multi-discipline project.

Job Duties And 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;
• 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;
• Additional duties as assigned.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• P.E. Designation;
• Ability to guide, train and mentor others.

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily conducted in an office environment (Private or Semi-Private office) but may require occasional travel to off-site work locations;
• Field duties may require outdoor work in a plant or offshore platform…