Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer

Houston, TX - 100% On-Site

6 Month Contract

Summary

Plans and conducts independent work in the Civil, Structural and Architectural (CSA) Engineering discipline within the Energy Business Unit requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of engineering work for the Oil, Gas and Chemicals
• Business Unit in the Civil, Structural and Architectural (CSA) Engineering discipline assigned to a project or staff
• group. Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice associated with civil site development design
• activities but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of
• conventional materials and/or difficult coordination requirements.
• Performs work using appropriate 2-D and 3-D Computer Aided
• Drafting & Design (CADD)tools.
• Plans, coordinates or prepares work specifications, technical bid evaluations and award recommendations
• for subcontracts or material requisitions associated with civil site development.
• Coordinates engineering efforts in assigned areas between Civil Engineering and other engineering
• disciplines, clients, suppliers, and contractors .
• When delegated, assumes a lead technical role over other engineers or project subgroups for completing specific
• tasks.
• Assists in on-the-job-training of assigned personnel and provides input for their performance evaluations.
• Prepares letters to vendors and clients.
• Reviews civil site development deliverables and technical documentation produced by suppliers and subcontractor.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals associated with civil site
• development.
• Performs or assists in the performance of problem analysis and original design associated with civil site development.
• Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs and staffing requirements for
• proposals, forecasts and change orders associated with civil site development
• Reviews and checks work of subordinate engineers associated with civil site development.
• Supports the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment,
• innovation, and satisfaction.

Required

• 6 years experience of current computer applications for engineering and design including appropriate knowledge of 2-D and 3-D CADD, and relevant Programs to perform the work. These include BentleyMicroStation, InRoads, CulvertMaster, FlowMaster, CivilStorm, Intergraph Smart3D or equivalent applications
• 6 years of engineering techniques, the design of engineered systems, and engineering and design
• calculations.
• Experience in preparation and checking of civil site development design deliverables (concepts, drawings,
• calculations and quantities) for site layout, site drainage, rough grading, finish grading, rigid and flexible
• pavements, railroad crossings, storm water and sanitary systems, fencing, underground utilities services and soil
• retention and stabilization structures.
• Understanding of the application of Engineering Department Procedures and relevant design guides. Broad
• knowledge of the application of engineering to plant constructability as applied to construction methods and materials.
• currently in use in the industry.
• Understanding of engineering planning and control methods including computerized methods.
• Understanding of the roles played by other departments on projects including basic construction practices and the
• economics involved.
• Understanding of industry or regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to the Civil Engineering
• discipline such as those developed by AASHTO, ACI, ASTM, Asphalt Institute, PCA etc .
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Smartplant 3D

Education

• A recognized Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university with 6 years of project experience
• PE License