Design Engineer IV — Cost-Driven Systems & Specs

Fluor Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation, based in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced engineer to apply cost competitive execution for discipline engineering work, develop and review specifications, and participate in procurement and permitting activities.

You will perform calculations, specify equipment, review vendor documentation for compliance, and provide independent recommendations on complex problems while supporting project objectives in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Accredited four‑year degree in engineering and eight years of related experience; professional certification or registration if required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences including management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines.
• Attention to detail and time-conscious and time-effective work.
• Professional registration and membership in technical society (preferred).
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials.
• Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting.
• Practical field experience.
• Intermediate computer and software skills (word processing, e‑mail, spreadsheet, and presentations).

Responsibilities

• Apply Cost Competitive Execution techniques to develop the most cost‑effective total project solution for execution of the discipline engineering work.
• Develop and review specifications, including design criteria.
• Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting.
• Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve moderately complex engineering problems.
• Review vendor equipment documentation for compliance with project requirements and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Technical knowledge

Code standards

Estimating

Field experience

MS Office

Professional registration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Fluor Corporation, based in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced engineer to apply cost competitive execution for discipline engineering work, develop and review specifications, and participate in procurement and permitting activities.

You will perform calculations, specify equipment, review vendor documentation for compliance, and provide independent recommendations on complex problems while supporting project objectives in a collaborative environment.