Senior Principal Structural Engineer

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently searching for a talented Senior or Principal Structural Engineer to support our Structural Integrity Management group in the Houston, TX office.

The Engineer will assist the group personnel in developing and delivering work scopes, and fill a seller-doer role on an established team.

This is an opportunity to join a world-class organization and work with senior staff on exciting energy projects. A self-motivated individual, who is interested in developing technically will thrive in this environment.

The successful candidate must have a reputation in their field for quality project delivery and client satisfaction. The candidate should be capable of selling and performing work, flexible in assignments, and be comfortable with the full life-cycle of a project (from initial pursuit through close-out). The candidate will be proficient in applicable codes and standards. The candidate will be knowledgeable in related engineering and science fields for management and coordination purposes.

Applicants must be authorized to lawfully work in the US, without sponsorship from Wood now or in the future.

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to industry leaders in Training & Competence Solutions
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews ensuring we reward at the right level in line with the market
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession
  
  

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage scope, schedule and budget throughout the life of a project
• Perform consulting, structural assessments and inspections, report writing,
• Client interaction for business development, presentations and consulting
• Coordinate with design teams to define work scope, schedule and budget
• Lead preparation of written proposals and pricing in subsea structures group
• Lead and coordinate preparation of bid and construction documents such as drawings, calculations, specifications, etc.
• Contact vendors; research literature and regulatory requirements; prepare or direct designs
• Direct, oversee and review the work of subcontractors and / or company employees – serve as lead technical reviewer
• Interact with specialists in other technical practice areas in support of multi-disciplinary projects
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Follow company safety standards, engineering processes and quality procedures
  
  

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• Master of Engineering degree in Civil or Structural is required
• Must have minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in structural integrity engineering service delivery
• Strong working knowledge of integrity management program development, structural reliability analysis of oil & gas infrastructure, fire and blast response analysis and fitness for service
• Knowledge of: Oil and Gas and mining markets in the US region, including delivery of technical SIM services and possess a broad industry network
• Experience working for Consultative type organization and managing technical delivery teams
• Highly intelligent with creative flair and strong strategic and analytical capability.
• Results orientated and focused in the execution of predefined objectives.
• Strong organizational and oral/written communication skills
• Ability to lead and work well in teams as well as mentor junior staff
• Familiarization with Wood and industry regulations highly desired
• Applicants must be authorized to lawfully work in the US, without sponsorship from Wood now or in the future.