Civil/ Structural Engineering Associate III

Audubon Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineering Associate III to join our Houston team. The role involves performing civil/structural engineering assignments for designing equipment, components, structures or systems under general supervision.

Applicants should have a Civil/Structural Engineering degree (ABET-accredited preferred) and ideally an EIT certification, plus field experience and about 6 years of relevant work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering required.
• ABET-accredited institution preferred.
• EIT certification preferred.
• Field experience preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of steel and concrete structures and design codes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specifications, drawings and calculations for project assignments.
• Review vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
• Interact with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Adhere to HSSE standards and project budgets/schedules.
• Visit job-sites and vendor facilities to assess requirements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

ABET Accredited Institution preferred

Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred

Tools

STADD

SACS

MAT 3D

Foundation software

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking a Civil/Structural Engineering Associate III to join our team. The Civil/Structural Engineering Associate III will perform civil/structural engineering assignments associated with designing equipment, components, structures or systems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under general supervision, prepare basic to advanced level specifications for project assignments detailing client performance requirements, specific component needs, design requirements, applicable design codes, and vendor drawing requirements.
• Prepare engineering sketches, perform engineering calculations and develop analysis models for moderately complex project assignments.
• Prepare, review and/or approve vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Set realistic expectations and ensure assigned projects are completed according to schedule and within budget.
• Adhere to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures.
• Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
• Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.
• Interact with drafting/design group to develop and review engineering drawings.
• Visit job-sites to evaluate site, project requirements, and conditions.
• Visit vendor facilities to inspect equipment for compliance with requirements/specifications.
• Prepare inquiry and purchase requisitions as well as bid tabulations associated with equipment purchases.
• Perform checking of engineering drawings and mathematical calculations.
• Adhere to safe design practices, while focusing on identifying cost saving opportunities.
• Manage workload, budgets and project resources, requesting assistance as necessary.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required
• Bachelor’s Degree from ABET Accredited Institution preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
• Field experience preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience preferred.
• STADD, SACS, MAT 3D, Foundation software experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of the design of steel and concrete structures preferred.
• Working knowledge of structural design codes (AISC, ACI, API, IBC, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• 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 work in a team oriented environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled