Structural Engineer

Role: Structural Engineer
Location: Houston, TX
Duration: 12+ Months with possibilities of extension 

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 Client’s Standard Application Programs 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. Devises 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 recommendation.

·         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 Client Standard Computer Applications to perform the work.

·         Understanding of 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.

Qualifications and Skills:

·         A recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline from an accredited college or university and 6 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.