Structural Engineer III

EDG Inc; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG Inc. in Metairie seeks a Structural Engineer III responsible for the structural design of steel offshore facilities, including platforms, skids, risers, and tanks. The role covers conceptual through construction design using computer modeling with SACS and coordination with designers and drafters.

The incumbent will work with project managers and interdisciplinary teams to develop solutions, reference industry codes, and perform field data collection as needed.

Qualifications

• BS in Structural or Civil Engineering required.
• For candidates with engineering degrees attained outside the U.S., the candidate must have attained an E.I.T. designation from a U.S. based state licensing board.
• P.E. designation strongly preferred.
• Requires five (5) years experience with less than ten (10) years experience in design of offshore oil and gas facilities.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary and detailed design related to offshore oil and gas facilities.
• Perform analysis of structural systems utilizing SACS (e.g., in-place, loadout, transportation, installation, fatigue, pushover).
• Design structures and structural elements such as trunnions, mudmats, pipe supports, pipe racks, skid shoes, jackets to pile connections.
• Prepare RFIs and CTRs and reports as applicable.
• Reference AISC, ASCE, API, AWS standards and codes.
• Interface with Project Managers and interdisciplinary teams to accomplish tasks.
• Research and implement differing design techniques and perform field work for accurate data.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Structural or Civil Engineering

PE designation preferred

Tools

SACS

STAAD

Job description

EDG Inc

Structural Engineer III

Job Opening Details

Industry *Oil & Gas

Position Structural Engineer III

Req Code 3013

General Location Metairie

Primary Responsibilities

RequisitionNumber: 3013

Job Summary

The Structural Engineer III is responsible for thestructural design of steel structures related to offshore oil and gas andprocess facilities. This includes structural steel platforms, skids, risers,and tanks, as well as modification to existing structures and facilities. This involvescomputer modeling, using software such as SACS, of structures from conceptualengineering through construction. This also includes coordinating with anddirecting Designers and Drafters of structural and other disciplines toaccomplish 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 utilizingSACS. Analysis types include: In-place, loadout, transportation, installation,fatigue, and non-linear (pushover);
• Design of structures and structural elementssuch 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 otherindustry and project specific standards and codes;
• Interface with Project Managers andinterdisciplinary teams (engineering and drafters) as well as project servicesgroups such as document control, project controls and procurement;
• Research, learn and implement differing designtechniques which may be industry specific;
• Perform the necessary field work to obtainaccurate information for the design.

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

Qualifications(Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• BS in Structural or Civil Engineering required;
• 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;
• P.E. designation strongly preferred;
• Requires five (5) years experience with lessthan ten (10) years experience in design of offshore oil and gas facilities;
• Knowledge and experience utilizing structuraldesign codes including AISC, ACI and ASCE design guidelines;
• Ability to utilize applicable engineeringsoftware such as SACS and STAAD;
• Ability to complete discipline related dutiesindependently;
• Ability to complete tasks that areclient/project specific with high level direction;
• Familiarity with total project systems whichwould include mechanical, structural, civil and electrical components to allowconsideration of those aspects in design;
• Ability to work on multiple projectssimultaneously;
• 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 ortravel to offsite work locations.

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.

DrugFree Workplace:

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug freeworkplace.Applicants are subject toboth 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 bothhair and urine drug screens. In addition to the requirements of EDGs drug freeworkplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and complywith drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

Weare 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.

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