Civil / Structural Engineer

Job Title: Civil / Structural Engineer

Location: Luling, LA

Zip Code: 70070

Start Date: ASAP

Job Type: Contract

Keywords: #structuralengineer #civilengineer #LAjobs

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.

* Familiarity with project scope, specifications, and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.

* Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand.

* Producing estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.

* Producing detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with the project. Calculations produced will be neatly prepared and organized for efficient use by drafters/designers for preparing drawings and as a deliverable when required.

* Producing designs with efficient use of construction materials with an overall emphasis on ease of construction and completed product meeting the expectations of the client.

* Checking calculations made by other engineers / drafters to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria and conformance to good engineering practice.

* Assisting the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems. Responsibility to furnish sufficient sketches and details necessary for completion of engineering drawings.

* Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.

* Assisting other engineers in developing and assembling scopes, drawings and specifications into a 'package', enabling civil/structural purchase inquiries to be issued for procurement of materials or subcontract pricing.

* Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for civil/structural input.

* Developing construction specifications.

* Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.

* Performing fieldwork necessary to gather field data, check tie-ins and provide construction support.

* Provide technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel in the department.

* Able to lead small to medium size teams in coordinating civil/structural efforts and keeping the team focused on scope, schedule and budget.

* Developing small work sharing packages for interoffice execution support.

* Coordinate the submission and inspection of any new occupied buildings or fire alarm or suppression changes to the State Fire Marshal.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* BS/MS in Civil / Structural Engineering. (Must be from ABET Certified Institution).

* PE Structural Engineering licensed to practice in Louisiana.

* 10 or more years of relevant Civil / Structural Engineering working in a chemical plant or refinery setting.

* Knowledge and application of the International Building Code and associated standards (ASCE, AISC, ACI, etc.)

* Expertise with civil/structural analysis software including operating and interpreting results. Experience with Staad Pro License preferred.

* Knowledge of the discipline specific methods, practices and techniques required to engineer, design and construct process and manufacturing projects.

EOE/F/M/Disability/Veterans