Offshore Structural Engineer III for Oil & Gas Platforms

EDG Inc; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG Inc. in Metairie seeks a Structural Engineer III responsible for the structural design of steel offshore facilities, including platforms, skids, risers, and tanks. The role covers conceptual through construction design using computer modeling with SACS and coordination with designers and drafters.

The incumbent will work with project managers and interdisciplinary teams to develop solutions, reference industry codes, and perform field data collection as needed.

Qualifications

• BS in Structural or Civil Engineering required.
• For candidates with engineering degrees attained outside the U.S., the candidate must have attained an E.I.T. designation from a U.S. based state licensing board.
• P.E. designation strongly preferred.
• Requires five (5) years experience with less than ten (10) years experience in design of offshore oil and gas facilities.
• Knowledge and experience utilizing structural design codes including AISC, ACI and ASCE design guidelines.
• Ability to utilize applicable engineering software such as SACS and STAAD.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary and detailed design related to offshore oil and gas facilities.
• Perform analysis of structural systems utilizing SACS (e.g., in-place, loadout, transportation, installation, fatigue, pushover).
• Design structures and structural elements such as trunnions, mudmats, pipe supports, pipe racks, skid shoes, jackets to pile connections.
• Prepare RFIs and CTRs and reports as applicable.
• Reference AISC, ASCE, API, AWS standards and codes.
• Interface with Project Managers and interdisciplinary teams to accomplish tasks.
• Research and implement differing design techniques and perform field work for accurate data.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Structural or Civil Engineering

PE designation preferred

Tools

SACS

STAAD

Job description

EDG Inc. in Metairie seeks a Structural Engineer III responsible for the structural design of steel offshore facilities, including platforms, skids, risers, and tanks. The role covers conceptual through construction design using computer modeling with SACS and coordination with designers and drafters.

The incumbent will work with project managers and interdisciplinary teams to develop solutions, reference industry codes, and perform field data collection as needed.