Sr. Civil Engineer - Oil, Gas, & Chemical (OGC)

Kiewit; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their dynamic team in Houston. This role involves applying your expertise in civil engineering to deliver innovative solutions for complex projects within the oil, gas, and chemical sectors. You will be responsible for site development engineering, performing hydrologic calculations, and collaborating with a diverse team to ensure project success. With a commitment to safety and excellence, this company offers a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions. If you're passionate about making a difference in a thriving industry, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Top-tier medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Voluntary wellness programs

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of civil engineering experience in petrochemical or LNG industry.
• Strong background in drainage systems, grading, and roads/paving.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil engineering calculations and designs under supervision.
• Develop drainage and grading drawings, manage multiple tasks.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Site Development Engineering

Hydrologic & Hydraulic Calculations

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoDesk Civil 3D

Storm & Sanitary Analysis (SSA)

HydroCad

Job description

Sr. Civil Engineer - Oil, Gas, & Chemical (OGC)

Location: Houston, TX, US

Requisition ID: 175652

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit OGC Engineering

Market: OGC

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc. is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving oil and gas markets in partnership with Kiewit construction entities. Our combined staff of engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve midstream, downstream, petrochemical, and LNG markets. Backed by 130 years of construction excellence, our construction-driven execution approach encompasses constructability, safety, and lowest installed cost at the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growing oil and gas team includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument, and control disciplines, and is a multi-faceted and leading-edge district of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPCC delivery of complex and dynamic process facilities.

Responsibilities

1. Experience focused in site development engineering with a strong technical background in general site civil design, drainage/detention systems, grading, underground utilities, and roads/paving.
2. Performs civil engineering calculations and designs under the general supervision of a senior civil engineer. Ability to perform assigned tasks with little to no direct daily supervision.
3. Capable of performing complex hydrologic & hydraulic calculations to develop drainage and grading drawings. Can recognize, troubleshoot, and resolve design constraints and issues.
4. Participate and perform detailed civil engineering computations and site designs including engineering analysis, feasibility studies, preparation of drawings and specifications, report writing, cost estimating for FEED, Detailed Design, and EPC projects.
5. Clearly conveys messages and ideas.
6. Works collaboratively across disciplines and involves others in solving problems.
7. Initiates meetings with own team, other disciplines, or internal customers for clarity on work. Works well with others to accomplish common goals and objectives.
8. Follows through on commitments made to internal and external customers.
9. Able to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks concurrently.
10. Utilizes industry and company standards to design and engineer effectively and solves problems using well-established scientific principles.
11. Develops small to mid-size projects or proposals.
12. Prepare and/or assist with quantity take-offs and construction cost estimates.
13. Works with and directs designers to develop engineering and design documents as needed for the project.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering minimum required.
2. 4-10 years minimum relevant civil engineering experience in petrochemical, midstream, or LNG industry.
3. Strong technical background in general site civil design, drainage systems, grading, and roads/paving.
4. Knowledgeable in multiple engineering design software. Strong AutoDesk Civil 3D with Storm & Sanitary Analysis (SSA) and HydroCad experience is a must.
5. Familiar with latest national and design codes.
6. Licensed Professional Engineer with NCEES record preferable.
7. Travel < 10% expected.
8. Can provide guidance to less experienced engineers.
9. Adjusts to varying demands of work and performs well.
10. Works collaboratively across departments and involves others in solving problems.
11. Supports project teams and departments in a positive and productive manner.
12. Serves as point of contact for external or internal customers.
13. Follows through on commitments made to internal and external customers.
14. Able to manage multiple responsibilities with set expectations and meet deadlines.
15. Able to specify actions to take when standards or contract requirements are not met.

Other Requirements

1. Regular, reliable attendance.
2. Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
3. Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
4. Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
5. Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop, and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.