CIVIL ENGINEER

PERC-eng; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PERC-eng in Lafayette, LA, is seeking a full-time Civil Engineer to design site development, drainage, foundations, and pipeline supports for oil and gas facilities both onshore and offshore. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, handling drawings, calculations, and permit packages in accordance with API, ASCE, ACI and AISC codes.

Applicants must hold an ABET-accredited civil engineering degree, demonstrate strong communication skills, and be able to travel up to 25% for project sites

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally; able to work in a team.
• Strong organizational and multi-discipline coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with civil/structural design of site development, equipment and piping supports for upstream/midstream facilities.
• Prepare drawings and calculations for drainage, site development, and permit packages.
• Interface with survey, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Visit job sites to assess conditions and requirements; gather data from vendor drawings and manuals.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

ABET accredited civil engineering degree

Job description

This is a Lafayette, LA based full-time position for the engineering of oil & gas pipelines, and related facilities. Duties of role include the civil/structural design of site development, equipment and piping supports related to various upstream and midstream facilities for onshore and offshore projects. Candidate must be knowledgeable of the related ACI, AISC, API and ASCE codes.

Essential Functions

• Drainage
  • Able to assist with site hydrology studies and perform open flow channel design calculations
  • Able to design site drainage to comply with local authority / jurisdictional requirements.
• Permit drawing development for oil and gas facility and pipeline projects to include
  • Pipeline crossings calculations of highways, railroads, water bodies, drainage channels, etc.
  • Other permitted infrastructure calculations and drawings such as driveway permits, traffic control plans, etc.
• Site development
  • Cut / fill / grading plans
  • Earthwork design – ponds, berms, etc.
• Foundation design for oil and gas equipment and pipelines
• Structural steel design
• Gather and record information from vendor drawings, catalogs, and technical manuals to be utilized in the development of engineering specifications.
• Prepare engineering reports, design calculations, drawings related to pipeline and facility design and construction
• Prepare basic sketches and perform basic engineering calculations for project assignments
• Visit job-sites to evaluate site conditions and project requirements.
• Interface with other disciplines on a multi-disciplinary team (survey, mechanical, electrical, and/or instrumentation)
• Assist in developing permit packages, construction drawing packages and contractor specifications for oil and gas pipeline and facility projects.
• Identify opportunities for improvement of work products and standards.
• Maintain a high standard of work performance and ensuring that all done is in accordance with the standards of the company and client.
• Strong communications skills and ability to interreact directly with clients, suppliers, upper management, and construction personnel.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree from ABET Accredited Institution in Civil Engineering
  • Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems
  • Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
  • Must be Able to Work for any US Employer.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of experience in Civil Engineering projects including DOT projects and/or oil and gas facility related projects
  • Multi-discipline project experience
  • Permitting experience for development of new oil and gas facilities or pipelines

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET accredited university in Civil Engineering.

Physical Expectations:

• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50lbs
• Must be able to stand, kneel, and walk for long periods of time
• Must pass background check and be able to pass both a pre-employment & random drug test(s)
• Must be able to travel occasionally up to 25% including overnight travel to various locations & customer sites to provide service based on business needs
• Duties performed indoors & outdoors with exposure to weather and elements.

We will respond only to US based candidates meeting the experience.

We will respond only to US based and authorized to work for any US employer candidates.