SR. CIVIL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Gulf Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Companies is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to lead the civil/structural engineering on projects in Houston, TX. The role involves guiding junior staff, coordinating with clients, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications.

The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of engineering experience, a BS in Civil Engineering, and a preference for EIT/PE licensure. Proficiency in structural software such as RISA 3D and LPile is required.

Qualifications

• Typically 5–10 years of engineering experience.
• Knowledge of ACI, IBC, AISC, ANSI, and related standards.
• Experience applying standards to civil/structural analysis and designs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil/structural engineering on smaller projects and guide junior staff.
• Prepare or review requisitions for inquiry for materials, pre-engineered components, and subcontracts.
• Prepare technical bid evaluations with procurement.
• Prepare and review proposals for geotechnical investigations and topographic surveys.
• Develop or review site plans, grading, paving, and foundation details.
• Prepare civil/structural calculations for design elements.
• Coordinate with clients and review vendor documents.
• Ensure scope of work matches project specifications and proposals.

Skills

Civil/Structural engineering

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

EIT/PE certification 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

• 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.