Senior Structural Engineer: Owner’s Engineer for Gas Pipelines

TekWissen ®; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TekWissen Group is hiring an experienced Civil/Structural Engineer to act as Owner’s Engineer for a major natural gas pipeline project in Texas. You will lead structural design activities, manage interfaces with contractors, and ensure code compliance across API, ASCE, ACI, and AISC standards.

The role requires 10 years in oil and gas, a 4-year degree in structural engineering, and frequent travel up to 75% of the time to project sites in the Gulf Coast region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-year accredited degree in Structural Engineering.
• 10 years of oil and gas industry experience, including Gulf Coast projects.
• TX Professional Engineer registration preferred but not mandatory.
• Expert knowledge of API, ASCE, ACI, and AISC codes and standards.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide Civil and Structural Engineering Leadership as Owner’s Engineer for a new natural gas pipeline project.
• Support development and execution of Civil/Structural activities including plots, piping, foundations, load assessments, stress analysis, data sheets, surveys, geotechnical & soil tests.
• Review structural design deliverables, bid packages, and coordinate with engineering, operations and fabrication teams.
• Serve as primary technical contact with engineering contractors for structural activities.
• Coordinate design input for construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning and startup of facilities.
• Address technical issues across project phases related to structural packages.
• Manage engineering, procurement, and construction contractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Develop project schedules and participate in project / construction management.

Skills

Owner's Engineer leadership

Civil/Structural leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Job description

TekWissen Group is hiring an experienced Civil/Structural Engineer to act as Owner’s Engineer for a major natural gas pipeline project in Texas. You will lead structural design activities, manage interfaces with contractors, and ensure code compliance across API, ASCE, ACI, and AISC standards.

The role requires 10 years in oil and gas, a 4-year degree in structural engineering, and frequent travel up to 75% of the time to project sites in the Gulf Coast region.