Job Description

Overview

The Structural Engineer I position is focused on the design of steel and concrete structures and pipelines for onshore and offshore oil and gas facilities. The role involves various project phases from conceptual engineering to construction and requires coordination with design teams.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct conceptual, preliminary, and detailed structural analysis and design for oil and gas facility projects.
  • Perform structural analysis using the SACS™ suite of computer programs.
  • Reference current industry standards and codes such as AISC, ASCE, API, AWS, and ISO.
  • Manage multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects.
  • Develop project calculations and documentation using Mathcad, MS Word, and MS Excel.
  • Create regulatory submittals for agencies like BSEE, USCG, and ABS.
  • Utilize existing project guidelines and design tools.
  • Interface with project managers, engineers, drafters, and support staff.
  • Research and implement various industry-specific design techniques.
  • Perform field work to gather accurate information for tasks.
  • Complete additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • BS in Structural or Civil Engineering, with December 2026 and May 2027 graduates eligible.
  • E.I.T. designation required for degrees obtained outside the U.S.
  • Zero to one year of experience in engineering design and/or project management in oil and gas or industrial facilities.
  • Strong knowledge of MathCAD, MS Excel, and MS Word.
  • Ability to work on multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to interact with staff at all levels.
  • May require overtime or travel to off-site locations.

Additional Information

  • Work is primarily conducted in an office environment but may require occasional travel to off-site locations.
  • Field duties may require outdoor work in a plant or offshore platform atmosphere.
  • Must be able to wear safety equipment as required.
  • May be required to travel out of town periodically.

How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$41/hr across 83 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

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The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (34), Zachry Group (28), and Worley (19). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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