Senior Structural Engineer – Petrochemical & Power Projects

Stratus®; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratus is seeking a Sr. Structural Engineer to join our growing team across multiple locations. You’ll lead project coordination, drive detailed engineering, and collaborate with other disciplines to deliver complex facilities.

The role emphasizes design, analysis, QA/QC, and client communication, with opportunities to influence project outcomes and advance your SE license and leadership capabilities. Join Stratus to contribute to industrial, commercial, and civil infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• BSc in civil or structural engineering with 10+ years’ experience in petrochemical, oil & gas, power generation and/or metallurgical/mineral processing industries.
• PE license required, SE highly preferred or commitment to acquire within one year.
• Proficiency with structural engineering and design software (RISA-3D, STAAD) required.
• Ability to lead quality management of discipline work processes and deliverables.
• Experience with geotechnical investigations and site civil design.
• Knowledge of applicable model codes (ACI, IBC, AISC, ANSI, ASCE).
• Strong communication skills, with ability to lead execution and client interaction.
• Experience in vibration analysis and large rotating equipment foundation design is a plus.
• Consulting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, and design structural solutions for a wide range of industrial facilities.
• Complete structural analysis and design of complex structures from structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and wood; design foundations including pile- and soil-supported.
• Coordinate site civil design for industrial facilities and review structural shop drawings and data.
• Prepare construction drawings/specifications and supporting calculation packages; QA/QC checks.
• Lead QA/QC and coordinate with suppliers, clients, and other disciplines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Quality management

Education

BSc in civil or structural engineering

MSc in structural engineering (optional)

PE license

SE licensure preferred or willingness to obtain within 1 year

Tools

RISA-3D

STAAD

Job description

Stratus is seeking a Sr. Structural Engineer to join our growing team across multiple locations. You’ll lead project coordination, drive detailed engineering, and collaborate with other disciplines to deliver complex facilities.

The role emphasizes design, analysis, QA/QC, and client communication, with opportunities to influence project outcomes and advance your SE license and leadership capabilities. Join Stratus to contribute to industrial, commercial, and civil infrastructure projects.