Structural Engineer III

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

Job summary

EDG Inc. in Metairie, LA seeks a Structural Engineer III to lead the structural design of offshore oil and gas facilities, including platforms, skids, risers and tanks.

You will perform computer modeling with SACS and STAAD from concept through construction, and coordinate with Designers and Drafters across disciplines to deliver project tasks on time. The role requires a BS in Structural or Civil Engineering with 5 years of relevant offshore experience; a US PE is strongly preferred, and the

Qualifications

• BS in Structural or Civil Engineering required.
• For degrees earned outside the U.S., EIT from a U.S. state licensing board is required.
• PE designation strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary and detailed design for offshore facilities.
• Analyze structural systems using SACS including in-place, loadout, fatigue, and pushover analyses.
• Design structures and elements such as jackets, mudmats, supports, and trunnions.
• Prepare RFIs, CTRs, and reports.
• Interface with project managers, engineers, drafters and support staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Team coordination

Education

BS in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

SACS

STAAD

Job description

Structural Engineer III

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.