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Civil Structural Engineer

  2025-06-20     SGS Consulting     Houston,TX  
Description:

Position Summary:

Plans and conducts independent work within a global business unit requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria. Devises new approaches to solving problems.

Responsibilities:

  • Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of engineering work for a global business unit usually in one discipline in a project or staff group. Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials and/or difficult coordination requirements.
  • Performs work using Standard Application Programs (BSAPs) and appropriate 2-D and 3-D computer aided design and computer aided engineering (CAD and CAE) tools.
  • Plans, coordinates or prepares equipment or work specifications, bid evaluations and award recommendations for equipment.
  • Coordinates engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, and contractors and between other groups.
  • Coordinate technical issues with other departments on projects including constructability requirements and reviews.
  • Plans and coordinates independent work requiring judgment and experience in the application and substantial adaptation of engineering techniques. Devise new approaches to technical problems.
  • When delegated, assumes a lead technical role over other engineers or project subgroups for completing specific tasks.
  • Assists in on-the-job-training of assigned personnel and provides input for their performance evaluations.
  • Prepares letters to vendors and clients.
  • Reviews bid analyses and makes recommendations.
  • Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals.
  • Performs or assists in the performance of problem analysis and original design.
  • Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs and staffing requirements for proposals, forecasts and change orders.
  • Reviews and checks work of subordinate engineers.
  • Supports the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

Job Knowledge:

  • Thorough knowledge of discipline engineering techniques, the design of engineered systems, and engineering and design calculations.
  • Understands the application of Engineering Department Procedures, relevant design guides. Broad knowledge of the application of engineering to plant constructability as applied to construction methods and materials.
  • Knowledge of current computer applications for engineering and design including appropriate knowledge of CAD (both 2-D and 3-D), CAE and relevant Standard Computer Applications to perform the work.
  • Understanding engineering planning and control methods including computerized methods.
  • Understanding of the roles played by other departments on projects including basic construction practices and the economics involved.
  • Understanding of industry or regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to the particular engineering discipline.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • A recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline from an accredited college or university and 9 years relevant experience.
  • A professional license in an appropriate engineering discipline from a recognized licensing board,
  • Sufficient number of specialized courses in relevant general engineering or appropriate engineering disciplines to meet job requirements
  • Practical work experience in design engineering or relevant equivalent experience in allied types of engineering sufficient to demonstrate competence as a trained engineer.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Specific experience in planning and executing greenfield or brownfield projects in one or more of the following market segments:
  • Natural gas processing including liquefaction and regasification
  • Coal, gas or biomass to chemicals such as methanol and ammonia
  • Petrochemicals such as HDPE, LDPE, MEG, PET, PTA, PVC and others
  • Carbon capture and sequestration.
  • Solar and/or combined cycle power plants.
  • Hydrogen value chain including reforming, liquefaction, transportation and fueling stations.
  • Offshore and onshore pipelines.
  • Desalination, raw water, demineralized water and wastewater treatment plants.
  • Familiarity with current process technologies and licensors associated with the above.


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