Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer

Houston, TX 77001

1 Year Contract - On-Site

US Citizenship Required

Summary

Plans and conducts independent work within a global business unit requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria. Devises new approaches to solving problems.

Responsibilities

Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of engineering work for a global business unit usually in one discipline in a project or staff group. Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials and/or difficult coordination requirements.

Performs work using appropriate 2-D and 3-D computer aided design and computer aided engineering (CAD and CAE) tools.

Plans, coordinates or prepares equipment or work specifications, bid evaluations and award

recommendations for equipment.

Coordinates engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, and contractors and between other groups.

Coordinate technical issues with other departments on projects including constructability requirements and reviews.

Plans and coordinates independent work requiring judgment and experience in the application and substantial adaptation of engineering techniques. Devises new approaches to technical problems.

When delegated, assumes a lead technical role over other engineers or project subgroups for completing

specific tasks.

Assists in on-the-job-training of assigned personnel and provides input for their performance evaluations.

Prepares letters to vendors and clients.

Reviews bid analyses and makes recommendation.

Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals.

Performs or assists in the performance of problem analysis and original design.

Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs and staffing requirements for

proposals, forecasts and change orders.

Reviews and checks work of subordinate engineers.

Supports the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork,

empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

Job Dimensions

Supervision Received:

Performs most assignments independently with instructions as to the general results

expected. Receives technical guidance from Engineering Specialists or Supervisors on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed project plans.

Supervision Exercised:

Provides technical direction and assigns work to subordinate engineers, designers, drafters,

technicians and others who assist in performing specific assignments.

Contacts:

Independently contacts vendor's representatives and project field personnel to gather or give information. Contacts client counterparts as directed.

Required

9 Years Practical experience in design engineering or related fields, demonstrating engineering competency.

Experience in greenfield or brownfield projects in areas such as:

Natural gas processing (liquefication/regasification)

Coal, Gas, or Biomass to chemicals (methanol, ammonia)

Petrochemicals (HDPE, LDPE, MEG, PET, PTA, PVC

Carbon capture and sequestration

Solar/combined cycle power plants

Hydrogen (reforming, liquefication, transport, fueling stations)

Offshore/onshore pipelines

Water treatment (desalination, raw, demineralized, wastewater

Familiarity with relevant process technologies and licensors.

Broad knowledge of industry precedents, technical practices, and cross-discipline coordination

Ability to handle standard engineering tasks on small-scale projects with minimal oversight.

Education

A recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline from an accredited college or university