Sr. Technical Professional - Structural

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Careers in Houston is seeking a Sr. Technical Professional – Structural to lead structural design projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and at least 4 years of related experience, including work with STAAD and MAT 3D.

This full-time position involves creating designs, providing technical guidance, and possibly leading small projects. Up to 20% telecommuting and some travel may be required. Join KBR, an equal opportunity employer prioritizing a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in downstream plant engineering and design.
• Experience creating structure analysis models and coordinating with disciplines.
• Designing codes utilizing STAAD and MAT 3D.

Responsibilities

• Create designs and specifications for structures and foundations.
• Provide technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers.
• Assign work to draftsmen and contribute to performance appraisals.

Skills

Creating structure analysis models

Experience with STAAD and MAT 3D

Organizing and coordinating with other disciplines

Designing steel and concrete structures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Sr. Technical Professional – Structural

Telecommuting permitted up to 20% of the time.

Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Create designs, specifications and services related to structures and foundations made of concrete, steel, or engineered products. Perform all conventional aspects of the functional area subject matter. Devise new approaches to problems encountered. Plan, schedule, and conduct work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Perform work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitable materials, and difficult coordination requirements. Provide technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers. May lead a functional area on a small project or a segment of a larger project. Contribute to employee performance appraisals and coach lower‑level professionals. Prepare and review calculations and drawings to meet project requirements and design codes utilizing STAAD and MAT 3D. Assign work to draftsmen.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field and 4 years of experience in downstream plant engineering and design.
• Must have 4 years of experience in each of the following: creating structure analysis models; organizing and coordinating with other disciplines and team members to complete designs; designing steel and concrete structures and preparing calculations to meet project requirements; and designing codes utilizing STAAD and MAT 3D.

Domestic and international travel required up to 10%.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.