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Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

The Shaw Group
Tyler, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/15/2026

Summary:


The Senior Civil/Structural/Architectural (CSA) Engineer will be expected to be the discipline CSA lead for different projects and perform shallow and deep foundation design, steel structures design including steel connections design, finite element analysis, retaining wall design, and compliance with local building codes and client specifications.  This role will oversee multiple CSA engineers and CSA designers assigned to the project.   This engineer will lead and assist with estimates including FEED estimates.  He/She will be accountable for completing tasks within a given budget and schedule.  The Senior CSA engineer will need to be a good communicator to work with various engineering disciplines, the project team, estimating, client, fabrication shops, module assembly shops, and construction to complete the project. 


Responsibilities:



  • Execute the design, analysis, evaluation and technical documentation for assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.

  • Work activities include collection and interpretation of engineering data, development of project design basis, development of specifications, and performance of detailed engineering. Engineering reports are often a work product associated with performing calculations and modeling. 

  • Ensure conformance to applicable engineering codes and standards, clients standards, and Shaw design policies and procedures. 

  • Ability to interpret and set the design requirements per applicable codes, including IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, PIP, AWS, NFPA, etc.  

  • Seismic design of steel and concrete structures including seismic steel connection design.

  • Work on simple and complex structural design of foundations, retaining structures, and steel structures.  

  • Experience with reciprocating compressor foundations and cooling tower foundations. 

  • Perform detailed technical analysis of complex project issues. 

  • Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project. 

  • Provide engineering sketches and guidance for the drafting team to generate structural drawings.

  • Provide structural calculations as needed when asked by the client. 

  • Ability to design and retrofit existing steel and concrete structures.

  • Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments. 

  • Participate in the development of proposals for projects. 

  • Mentor less experienced colleagues, review work products, and manage assignments. 

  • Protect the intellectual property rights of the company. 

  • Knowledge of RISA 3D for structural design.

  • Knowledge of MAT 3D, Foundation 3D, RISAFoundation or other similar software for foundation design. 

  • Carry out tasks at the direction of the CSA manager.  

  • Attend all department meetings and project meetings. 


Education and Experience:



  • Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering from an accredited college or university.  

  • Professional engineer registration is required.  Completed projects with California PE is a plus.        

  • Having an NCEES Record is desired.  If not, it is expected to be obtained within the next 6 months of joining the company. 

  • Minimum 15 years of experience in civil and structural design.  

  • Minimum 10 years of design experience in refining or petrochemical industry.


Physical Requirements:



  • Ability to reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see and to perform repetitive motion.

  • Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.


 


We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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