Structural Design Engineer II

Fluor Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking a Structural Design Engineer II in Houston, TX, focused on delivering high-quality engineering solutions. This role requires a strong technical background and offers opportunities for growth within a collaborative environment. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree and experience in structural design, ideally with proficiency in STAADPro and Mathcad, to ensure effective execution of projects.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off for salaried employees

Qualifications

• 4 years of work-related experience required.
• Professional Engineer registration preferred.
• Intermediate structural design software experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review specifications and design criteria.
• Solve complex engineering problems and conduct calculations.
• Manage and lead small projects within the engineering discipline.

Skills

Effective communication

Technical knowledge

Attention to detail

Intermediate computer skills

Problem-solving

Education

Accredited four-year degree in engineering

Tools

STAADPro

Mathcad

Job description

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At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and perform the work listed. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor’s competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This position supports the Area Lead or Lead on assigned projects or evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques to a medium set of moderately difficult assignments.

• Apply Cost Competitive Execution techniques to develop the most cost-effective total project solution for execution of the discipline engineering work
• Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
• Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting
• Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve problems of moderate or complex engineering problems
• Review vendor equipment documentation within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Notice To Candidates

Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and four (4) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Professional registration (preferred)
• Intermediate knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
• Practical field experience
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
  
  

Other Job Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Professional Engineer registration
• Managing and leading a small project
• Intermediate knowledge of:
• Performing hand and computer calculations for foundations, concrete, and steel structures
• One or more of the following structural design software: STAAD, STAADPro and RISA3D
• Performing structural calculations with Mathcad
• Analyzing complex structures
• Wind and seismic loading in structural calculations
• Dynamic analysis and design
• Computer modeling and analysis
• Procurement and construction aspects of engineering
• Vendor drawing review, intergroup review – squad checking
• Engineering and fabricator drawing checking
• Blast design
• EPC project experience working on large, complex industrial projects
• May need to travel to attend to business related matters
• Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in the use of STAADPro and Mathcad
• EPC project experience working on projects for the US Department of Energy or other US Federal Government agency
• EPC project experience working on nuclear facility projects under a nuclear quality assurance program
  
  

Fluor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary Range

84,000 to 146,000

Market Rate

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Benefits

Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Requisition Number

150260BR

Workforce

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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