Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Mid-Level Structural Engineer with 5 to 25 years of experience supporting engineering and design projects within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refining, and LNG industries. The successful candidate will be responsible for structural design, analysis, and evaluation of industrial facilities from conceptual engineering through detailed design, construction support, and project execution.

Responsibilities

  • Perform structural engineering calculations and detailed design for Oil & Gas facilities.
  • Design structural steel, reinforced concrete foundations, equipment foundations, pipe racks, platforms, buildings, shelters, access structures, and miscellaneous support structures.
  • Develop structural specifications, calculations, design reports, and engineering deliverables.
  • Review vendor drawings and coordinate structural requirements with equipment suppliers.
  • Coordinate with piping, civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process engineering disciplines.
  • Participate in structural design reviews, constructability reviews, and interdisciplinary model reviews.
  • Support field engineering activities by responding to RFIs and providing engineering solutions during construction.
  • Ensure structural designs comply with applicable client specifications, industry standards, and governing building codes.
  • Assist with estimating engineering hours, project planning, and schedule development.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance when required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Structural Engineering (required).
  • 5 to 25 years of structural engineering experience.
  • Experience supporting Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, and/or LNG facilities.
  • Previous experience working for an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company is required.
  • Strong knowledge of structural analysis and design principles for Oil & Gas facilities.
  • Experience designing structural steel systems, reinforced concrete foundations, pipe racks, equipment foundations, industrial buildings and platforms, access structures, and miscellaneous steel.
  • Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards including AISC Steel Construction Manual, ASCE 7, ACI 318, International Building Code (IBC), and OSHA structural requirements.
  • Experience reviewing fabrication drawings and coordinating with construction teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced EPC project environment.

Additional Information

  • Location: Houston, TX

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