CIVIL ENGINEER

Perc Engineering Co., Inc.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Perc Engineering Co., Inc. in Lafayette, LA seeks an Engineer for oil & gas pipeline and facility design. You will contribute to civil/structural design, site development, and piping supports for upstream and midstream projects.

Requires ABET-accredited Civil Eng degree, EIT preferred, and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Travel up to 25% may be needed and background check/drug test required.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree required.
• Ability to solve problems and work in teams.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience in civil engineering projects and oil & gas facilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil/structural site development design for oil & gas pipelines and facilities.
• Design drainage, foundations, and structural supports per codes.
• Prepare drawings, calculations, and engineering reports.
• Interface with disciplines and assist in permit packages.
• Visit job sites to assess conditions and gather data.

Skills

Drainage design

Hydrology studies

Open channel design

Engineering calculations

Site development

Teamwork

Client communications

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.

Certification/License

• Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred

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.