Structural Engineer III

EDG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a Structural Engineer III to design offshore steel structures for oil and gas facilities, including platforms and skids. You will model using SACS and coordinate with designers and drafters to meet project goals.

The role requires 5+ years in oil and gas facility design, familiarity with AISC/ASCE/ACI codes, and proficiency in SACS or STAAD. Some travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• 5+ years of oil and gas facility design experience.
• Knowledge of AISC, ASCE, API, AWS design guidelines.
• Proficiency in SACS and STAAD.
• Ability to coordinate with designers and drafters.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary and detailed design for offshore, oil and gas facilities.
• Perform analyses of structural systems using SACS (in-place, loadout, transportation, installation, fatigue, non-linear).
• Design structures and elements (trunnions, mudmats, pipe/tray supports, pipe racks, skid shoes, jackets-to-pile connections).
• Prepare RFIs, CTRs, and reports.
• Reference AISC/ASCE/API/AWS standards and codes.
• Interface with project managers and interdisciplinary teams.
• Research and implement industry-specific design techniques.
• Conduct field work to obtain necessary design information.

Skills

Structural design

Offshore design

Structural analysis

Team coordination

Client communication

SACS usage

Education

BS in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

SACS

STAAD

Job description

Department: Civil & Structural Engineering

Employment Type: FT Regular

Part-Time Available: No

Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No

FLSA Exemption: Exempt-Eligible for Straight-Time Overtime

**Position may be payrolled through third party agency selected by the Company.

Job Summary

The Structural Engineer III is responsible for the structural design of steel structures related to offshore oil and gas and process facilities. This includes structural steel platforms, skids, risers, and tanks, as well as modification to existing structures and facilities. This involves computer modeling, using software such as SACS, of structures from conceptual engineering through construction. This also includes coordinating with and directing Designers and Drafters of structural and other disciplines to accomplish project tasks.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary and detailed design, related to a variety of offshore, oil and gas facilities;
• Perform analysis of structural systems utilizing SACS. Analysis types include: In-place, loadout, transportation, installation, fatigue, and non-linear (pushover);
• Design of structures and structural elements such as trunnions, mudmats, pipe and tray supports, pipe racks, skid shoes, jackets to pile connections;
• Prepare RFIs;
• Prepare CTRs;
• Prepare reports as applicable;
• Reference AISC, ASCE, API, AWS, and other industry and project specific standards and codes;
• Interface with Project Managers and interdisciplinary teams (engineering and drafters) as well as project services groups such as document control, project controls and procurement;
• Research, learn and implement differing design techniques which may be industry specific;
• Perform the necessary field work to obtain accurate information for the design.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

• BS in Structural or Civil Engineering required;
• Requires five (5) years’ experience with less than ten (10) years’ experience in design of oil and gas facilities that includes onshore foundation design;
• Knowledge and experience utilizing structural design codes including AISC, ACI and ASCE design guidelines;
• Ability to utilize applicable engineering software such as SACS and STAAD;
• Ability to complete discipline related duties independently;
• Ability to complete tasks that are client/project specific with high level direction;
• Familiarity with total project systems which would include mechanical, structural, civil and electrical components to allow consideration of those aspects in design;
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously;
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff (support, interdisciplinary project teams, management, etc.);
• Strong written and verbal communications skills;
• May require the ability to work overtime or travel to offsite work locations.

This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Drug Free Workplace:

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug free workplace. Applicants are subject to both pre-employment hair and urine drug screens.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing which may include both hair and urine drug screens. In addition to the requirements of EDG’s drug free workplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.