Sr. Civil-Structural Engineer

Sr. Civil-Structural Engineer (Open)

Location:

Houston, TX (HO) – Engineering – E&C Houston

Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions is a technology partner of choice for the design, engineering, and construction of leading-edge processing facilities and related infrastructures worldwide. We enable our customers to optimize the use of the planet’s natural resources in order to provide clean and sustainable energy thanks to innovation and advanced technologies.

• Comprehensive Family Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access:
  Benefits start on the first day of employment.

• Prepare and provide estimates, scope of work documents, technical reviews, analysis and design, and input for Proposal/Geotechnical Investigation, Engineering, Bid, and Construction phases.
• Assist project and engineering teams in developing and implementing site‑specific civil‑structural design methodology, estimates, and scope of works with Air Liquide budget and schedule in mind.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment with a variety of project partners.
• Collaborate with in‑house Engineering Delivery team, other E&C Centers, and third‑party contractors and firms.
• Support internal and external design team members and vendors by identifying alignment opportunities and addressing inconsistencies or omissions.
• Partner with and guide outside EPC/engineering entities to contribute to Air Liquide scope, budget, and schedule.
• Ensure excellence in EPC construction deliverables, focusing on design and engineering detail.
• Contribute engineering and design expertise for civil‑structural design typical for industrial infrastructure and plant construction.
• Assist project and construction team in fostering understanding and resolving civil‑structural issues as they arise during engineering and construction.
• Review vendor/fabricator shop drawings to ensure project alignment.
• Resolve inquiries (RFIs/TQs) and provide technical clarity as required.
• Support Engineering Delivery group on other technical requests, including interdisciplinary aspects (piping, E&I, etc.).
• Collaborate on improvement of in‑house designs, techniques, or enhancements (dynamic equipment, cooling towers, piling, etc.).
• Ideally, hold or have the interest to obtain a PE to provide responsible charge duties for civil‑structural scope.
• Maintain strong foundational knowledge of structural design in terms of foundations, structural steel, and connection designs.
• Maintain strong foundational knowledge of civil‑related activities including hydrological design and routing for both greenfield and brownfield developments.

• Level of Autonomy:
  
  Optimize work packages and propose improvement solutions.
• Projects scope & complexity:
  Execution of full scope EPC, Team Lead, support to Proposals.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with PE or equivalent experience in civil engineering and design, including ability to obtain PEs by committee or reciprocity in other states.
• Minimum 7–10 years experience in an EPC setting.
• Travel on an average 25% to project locations and engineering offices as required.
• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection.
• Current TX Professional Engineering License.
• Hydrological Design of Stormwater and Effluent Systems for Industrial Plant, including hydraulic structures and conveyances.
• Ability to understand, interpret and implement local regulations pertaining to temporary and permanent detention, retention, sediment basins.
• Capability with Civil‑3D, StormCAD, HEC‑RAS, Atlas 13 & 14 (Texas) etc.
• Design of Concrete Structures & Piles, Steel Structures and Anchorage as required.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Smart Plant Review and Navisworks.
• Capability with Structural Design Programs such as STAAD, Mat3D.
• Ability to use standard and national building codes (IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC, etc.) for design and population of site data sheets.

• Be motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges.
• Support and liaise with a wide variety of people and teams.
• Be able to work with Google Suite of products.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.
• Exercise independent judgment and ownership using technical knowledge.
• Have strong attention to detail with emphasis on organization.
• Work under deadline pressure.
• Be able to communicate effectively within the office and externally with clients and contractors.

Air Liquide welcomes and considers applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace diversity and inclusion.