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Overview

The Structural Engineer will perform the structural design for high-temperature industrial equipment, including fired heaters and boilers. This role involves design, analysis, and modification of various structural components and requires collaboration with project managers, engineers, and clients.

Responsibilities

  • Calculate and distribute wind, seismic, dead and live loads to heater elements.
  • Design and analyze fired heater structural steel components.
  • Perform structural design and vibration analysis for exhaust stacks.
  • Provide foundation loads and design of base plates and connection design.
  • Perform design calculations for lifting lugs, spreader beams, and frames.
  • Review General Arrangement and Steel Arrangement drawings for accuracy.
  • Provide guidance for shipping and construction of fired heaters.
  • Ensure compliance with laws, codes, specifications, and contract requirements.
  • Interface with project managers, engineers, vendors, and clients.
  • Provide guidance to sales and estimation team on proposals.
  • Travel to site for field visits and third-party engineering resources.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in civil engineering (structural), architectural engineering (structural), or structural engineering.
  • Preferred: MS in civil engineering (structural) or civil engineering (construction).
  • Minimum 5 years of technical structural engineering experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial sectors.
  • Proficiency in structural design software STAAD or equivalent.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD/Navisworks.
  • Proficiency in Excel for design sheets and coordination.
  • Knowledge of API 560 and structural design codes like AISC, ASCE 7, UBC.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • EIT Certificate with expectation to earn PE within 18 months.
  • Preferred: PE License based on passing the NCEES Civil (Structural) exam.

Additional Information

  • Work location: Houston (Texas) or Tulsa (Oklahoma).
  • No visa sponsorship; candidate must be authorized to work in the US.
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