Senior Structural Engineer

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in storage solutions is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer. This role involves advanced design and analysis responsibilities, requiring extensive experience and an Engineering degree. The successful candidate will manage engineering functions, ensuring project success and compliance with quality standards, in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineering License in at least one state preferred.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule team activities on projects.
• Review and check engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and manage team performance.

Skills

Business presence and polish

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Exceptional communication and presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering

Job description

Company Overview

CB&I is the world's leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 130-year history, we have the global expertise and strategically-located operations to provide customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

Overview

The Senior Structural Engineer may be recognized as subject matter expert within CB&I Storage Solutions for one or more focus areas of civil and structural engineering and may serve as CB&I Storage Solutions industry representative through code committee work or participation in communities of practice. The role is responsible for performing or checking design and analysis of assigned deliverables on a CB&I Storage Solutions project associated with a Process Technologies Engineering product line such as low temperature, cryogenic and ambient fluid systems and other site facilities.

The work includes among other things, conceptual studies, cost and planning studies, layouts, design calculations, specification development and construction documents. Over the course of time, capabilities in civil and structural engineering must increase as level of complexity of assignments increases and expectations expand for working independently with less supervision. The role reports to the Civil and Structural Discipline Manager and routinely interacts with other discipline engineers and designers such as: Project, Process, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, and Instrumentation & Controls. The Senior Structural Engineer may manage any engineer functions and supervise teams of Engineers and Designers on small projects. They shall ensure the review, check, and approval of engineering and design deliverables including Professional Engineer certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule team activities on projects
• Monitor and manage team performance and budget compliance
• Coordinate with other disciplines and externally with suppliers
• Provide support to CAD Designers
• Read and understand design criteria for specified design
• Gather supporting documents and information for assigned tasks
• Read and understand the civil and structural portions of the EPC contract
• Review and understand supplier and subcontractor documentation
• Review design deliverables
• Review and check engineering deliverables
• Utilize project codes and standards such as ACI, AISC, ASCE 7, and IBC in execution of design
• Travel to jobsite and participate in walkdowns and provide construction or commissioning support
• Focus on one or more of the following tasks during project assignment:
  • Plan, schedule, and control the design and detailing for assigned engineering work and report progress to supervisor or project engineering.
  • Coordinate with other disciplines, departments, and companies to ensure seamless technical compatibility and completion of engineering tasks safely, on-time, within budget and meeting all quality requirements.
  • Specify proper materials and methods for procurement, fabrication, and construction.
  • Perform earthwork, drainage, and pavement design and analysis.
  • Perform structural steel and reinforced concrete design and analysis.
  • Perform foundation design and analysis.
  • Prepare civil, concrete, and structural specifications, calculations, drawings, and bills.
  • Review and check civil, concrete, and structural specifications, calculations, models, drawings, and other documents prepared by other Engineers and Designers.
  • Prepare technical documents for requisitioning and subcontracts packages.
  • Review bids from suppliers and subcontractors to ensure technical compliance with project requirements.
  • Review documentation submitted by suppliers and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering from an accredited school is required.
• Professional Engineering License in at least one state is preferred.
• Cross-functional training such as Graduate Development Program or equivalent.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.

Skills and Behaviors

• Business presence and polish
• Knowledge of CB&I products and markets
• Proactively identifies and solves the complex problems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
• Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization
• Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments
• A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
• Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal
• Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level
• Proactively embraces and promotes the company's values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment.

USD $95,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 Yr.

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