Design Engineer IV - Structural

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

Job summary

Fluor Corporation in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced engineer to apply cost-effective execution techniques for discipline work and to develop and review specifications and design criteria. The role includes participation in procurement, permitting, and subcontracting activities, as well as performing and checking calculations and solving complex engineering problems.

The position requires a four-year engineering degree and eight years of work experience, with professional registration

Qualifications

• Accredited four-year degree in engineering and eight years of related experience.
• Professional certification or registration in the applicable field if required.
• Ability to communicate with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and visitors.
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes, standards, and cost considerations.
• Proficient in word processing, email, spreadsheets, and presentation software.

Responsibilities

• Apply cost competitive execution techniques to deliver the most cost-effective project solutions.
• Develop and review specifications and design criteria.
• Support equipment, material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting activities.
• Perform calculations, specify equipment, and solve moderately complex engineering problems.
• Review vendor documentation for compliance and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze issues and provide independent recommendations according to project objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Engineering knowledge

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

• 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 within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and eight (8) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to 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
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• 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 to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

Other Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $191,500.00