Structural Engineer I

EDG Inc; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG Inc. in Metairie, LA seeks a Structural Engineer I to design steel and concrete structures and pipelines for onshore and offshore oil and gas facilities.

You will participate in concept through start-up, coordinating with designers and drafters to meet project specs. Candidates should have a BS in Structural or Civil Engineering (Dec 2026/May 2027 eligible), familiarity with MathCAD, MS Excel and MS Word, and the ability to work on multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• BS in Structural or Civil Engineering required (Dec 2026/May 2027 graduates eligible).
• For degrees earned outside the U.S., an EIT designation from a U.S. state licensing board is required.
• 0–1 year of engineering design and/or project management experience in oil & gas or industrial facilities is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MathCAD, MS Excel and MS Word is expected.
• Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to work overtime or travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary and detailed structural analysis and design for onshore/offshore oil & gas facilities.
• Perform structural analysis using SACS (incl. in-place, loadout, transportation, installation, fatigue, pushover).
• Reference and apply AISC, ASCE, API, AWS, ISO and related codes and standards.
• Develop calculations and documentation with Mathcad, MS Word and Excel.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, drafters and support staff.

Skills

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Education

BS in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master's in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

MathCAD

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

EDG Inc

Structural Engineer I

Job Opening Details

Requisition Number: 3088

Job Title: Structural Engineer I

Date Opened: 11/4/2026

Location: Metairie, LA

Industry: Oil & Gas

Department: Civil and Structural Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time Regular

Part-Time Available: No

Eligible for US WorkAuthorization Sponsorship: No

FLSA Exemption: Exempt (Eligible for Straight Time Overtime)

Job Summary

The Structural Engineer is responsible for the design ofsteel and concrete structures and pipelines related to new and existing onshoreand offshore oil and gas facilities.Included functions encompass assessment, analysis, and detailed designof platforms, foundations, skids, pipelines, risers and relatedappurtenances.This involves projectphases from conceptual engineering through construction, installation, andstart-up.Design specifications,regulatory compliance, and project documentation are additional functions ofthis position.Coordinating with anddirecting Designers and Drafters of structural and other disciplines isrequired to accomplish project tasks.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Conceptual,preliminary and detailed structural analysis and design, related to a varietyof onshore and offshore, oil & gas facility projects;
• Performstructural analysis utilizing the SACS suite of computer programs (analysistypes include In-place, loadout, transportation, installation, fatigue, andnon-linear (pushover));
• Effectivelyreference current AISC, ASCE, API, AWS, ISO, and other industry regulatory, andproject specific standards and codes;
• Workon multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects;
• Developproject calculations and documentation using tools such as Mathcad, MS Word andMS Excel;
• Developregulatory submittals (e.g.: BSEE, USCG, ABS, etc.);
• Utilizeexisting project guidelines and design tools;
• Interfacewith design team which may comprise: project managers, engineers, drafters andsupport staff;
• Research,learn, develop and implement various design techniques which may be industryspecific;
• Performthe necessary field work to obtain accurate information required to completethe assigned task;
• Additionalduties as assigned.

Qualifications (Knowledge,Skills and Abilities):

Basic or Minimum Requirement

BS inStructural or Civil Engineering (December 2026 and May 2027 graduates eligible);

For candidates with engineering degrees attainedoutside the U.S., the candidate must have attained an E.I.T. designation from aU.S. based state licensing board;

• Requires zero (0) to one (1) year experience in engineering design and/or project management of oil and gas and/or industrial facilities;

Strongknowledge and skill with MathCAD, MS Excel and MS Word;

Abilityto function on multi-disciplinary teams;

Strongwritten and verbal communications skills required;

Strongorganizational skills required;

Abilityto interact with staff at all levels;

Mayrequire the ability to work overtime or travel to off-site work locations.

Preferred Qualifications

Mastersin Civil or Structural Engineering

EngineerIntern Certification strongly preferred

Additional Application Requirement

To beconsidered, candidates residing outside of commuting distance to the office arerequired to provide a cover letter regarding their intentions to relocate tothe local area and that the candidate understands that there will be norelocation assistance provided.Candidate outside of commuting distance to the office who do not providea cover letter will not be screened for the position.

Working Conditions:

Workis primarily conducted in an office environment (Private or Semi-Privateoffice) but may require occasional travel to off-site work locations;

Fieldduties may require outdoor work in a plant or offshore platform atmosphere;

Interactionwith other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel;

Workingoffshore or in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extremenoise levels;

Mustbe able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department forpersonal protection;

Maybe at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climatechanges;

Maybe required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.

Physical Requirements (With or without ReasonableAccommodation):

• Must be able to lift and carry twenty (20) pounds;
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits employee to communicate effectively;
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations;
• Sufficient manual dexterity which permit the employee to perform routine office duties;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.

Drug Free Workplace:

EDG Inc. andits subsidiaries are committed to a drug free workplace.Applicants are subject to both pre-employmenthair and urine drug screens.

Post-hire,employees are subject to random, periodic, post-accident, and reasonablesuspicion drug testing which may include both hair and urine drug screens. Inaddition to the requirements of EDGs drug free workplace program, employeesmay be required to sign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplacepolicies or programs required by clients.

We are an equal opportunityemployer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin,disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristicprotected by law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.