SR. CIVIL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Companies seeks a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer in Houston, TX to lead civil/structural efforts on mid-sized projects. You will perform design calculations, review drawings, and coordinate with clients and vendors.

Candidates should have 5–10 years of experience, BS in Civil Engineering, and familiarity with ACI/IBC/AISC codes; EIT/PE preferred. Office environment with occasional site visits. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Typically 5–10 years of engineering experience.
• Knowledgeable of ACI, IBC, AISC, ANSI codes and their application.
• Proficient in civil/structural analysis & design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Civil/Structural engineering on smaller projects and guide junior staff.
• Prepare and review requisitions for inquiry and subcontracts.
• Prepare/ review proposals for geotechnical investigations and topographic surveys.
• Develop or review site plans, grading, paving, foundation plans and details.

Skills

Civil/Structural design

Communication skills

Project leadership

Engineering analysis

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

EIT/PE preferred

Tools

RISA 3D

MAT 3D

Foundation 3D

LPile

Job description

Description

Position Title: Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

Location: Houston, TX

Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project lifecycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of the project. Our worldwide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services and more.

Position Description

The Senior Civil/Structural Engineer is expected to be able to function as the Lead Civil/Structural Engineer on smaller projects and be responsible for all discipline technical and scheduling matters pertaining to the assigned project. He/she receives little supervision and in turn may provide technical guidance, as required, to lower classified personnel on assignments. Work is periodically reviewed by Chief Civil/Structural Engineer for accomplishment of objectives.

Essential Functions

• Prepares or reviews requisitions for inquiry in support of purchasing Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings, Structural Steel for supports, Pre-fabricated pipe supports, and subcontracts.
• Prepares technical bid evaluations for Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings, Structural Steel for supports, Pre-fabricated pipe supports, and subcontracts in cooperation with Procurement Department.
• Prepares and reviews proposals for Geotechnical Investigation & Topographic Surveys.
• Develops or reviews site plans, grading & paving plans, building/ equipment foundation plans & details as required by the discipline.
• Prepares civil and structural calculations for the design of various civil/ structural elements pertaining to the project.
• Reviews plot plans and facilities for Civil/Structural requirements.
• Coordinates with and provides liaison with client personnel relative to Civil/Structural activities.
• Reviews vendor documents.
• Reviews the discipline scope of work to be executed to ensure it matches project specification and/or the proposal documents as appropriate.
• Accepts both short and extended term assignments to the site, client’s office, etc. as may be requested by the Chief Civil/Structural Engineer.

ADDENDUM: CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT FUNCTIONS

Civil/Structural Engineering is a highly specialized group whose function is to provide design-engineering service covering:

Site Data Sheet

Prepare site specific data sheet listing the design loads viz. Dead, Live, Wind & Seismic and the environmental conditions.

Site Grading & Drainage

Develop the optimum grading & surface drainage system based upon existing contours, site constraints, local regulatory requirements & cost.

Calculations

Perform calculations and analysis for the following:

• Runoff calculations for sizing culverts and Erosion & Sedimentation Control devices.
• Foundation calculations for steel building columns, compressors, pumps, other equipment, pipe anchors & supports, cable tray supports, storage tanks etc.
• Structural steel calculations for pipe anchors & supports, access platforms, cable tray supports etc.

Standards Specifications

Responsible for technical content of standards and preparation of specification for the following:

• Reinforced Concrete
• Structural Steel
• Pre-Engineered Steel Building
• Geotechnical Investigation
• Topographic Surveying
• General & Select Fill

Construction Drawings

Approved for construction drawings and schedules:

• Grading Plans & Details
• Building Architectural Plans and Details
• Erosion Control Plan & Details
• Typical Details
• Foundation Location Plans
• Foundation Details
• Structural Steel Location Plans
• Structural Steel Details
• Bar Bending Schedules
• Material Take Off

Requirements

Qualifications

• Typically, 5 - 10 years of experience in engineering.
• In depth knowledgeable of industry standards and codes published by ACI, IBC, AISC, ANSI, etc. and have the ability to apply the standards to civil & structural analysis & designs
• Knowledge of civil/ structural engineering analysis & design computer programs like RISA 3D, Mat 3D, Foundation 3D, LPile etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
• EIT Certification or PE Licensee preferred

Competencies

• Results oriented
• Customer focused
• Impact and influence
• Business and people acumen

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Frequent sitting and operating a computer.
• Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or office materials.
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Physical demands requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.

Gulf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.