Structural Engineer III

EDG; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG Inc. in Metairie, LA seeks a Structural Engineer III to design offshore steel structures and related facilities. You will model using SACS, coordinate with designers and drafters, and ensure compliance with industry codes.

The role requires 5+ years of offshore experience, BS in Structural or Civil Eng, and PE preferred; travel may be required and overtime possible.

Qualifications

• BS in Structural or Civil Engineering is required.
• EIT designation from a US state licensing board is required for degrees earned outside the US.
• PE designation strongly preferred.
• Experience with offshore oil & gas facilities is required (5–10 yrs).
• Familiarity with AISC, ASCE, API, AWS standards and codes.
• Proficiency with SACS and STAAD software.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary and detailed design for offshore facilities.
• Perform analysis of structural systems using SACS (various analysis types).
• Design structures and components like trunnions, mudmats, pipe supports, jackets.
• Prepare RFIs, CTRs and reports; interface with PMs and teams.
• Adhere to industry standards and coordinate with project services groups.
• Conduct field work to obtain design data.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Ability to work on multiple projects

Coordination with designers and draftr

Education

BS in Structural or Civil Engineering

EIT designation (US)

PE designation preferred

Tools

SACS

STAAD

Job description

Requisition Number: 3013

Job Title: Structural Engineer III

Date Opened: 9/2/2026

Location: Metairie, LA

Industry: Oil & Gas

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

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;
• 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;
• 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.

Additional Application Requirement

To be considered, candidates residing outside of commuting distance to the office are required to provide a cover letter regarding their intentions to relocate to the local area and that the candidate understands that there will be no relocation assistance provided. Candidate outside of commuting distance to the office who do not provide a cover letter will not be screened for the position.

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.