Structural Engineer in Houston

Job DescriptionJob Description

Structural Engineer

North Houston (Cypress area)

Contract to direct hire

JOB DESCRIPTION:

· This position is intended as an experienced engineering position for candidates with a minimum of 10 years oil & gas industry experience.

· Primary role is to fulfill the structural engineering needs for prefabricated modular products for oil & gas facilities engineering in the support of sales and execution for Clients products.

· Structural engineer will be responsible for the civil/structural engineering for balance of plant design of oil & gas projects utilizing gas turbine compressor sets & generators. Typical projects include gas compressor stations, power and co- facilities, offshore Single Lift Modules for both compression and power , and Modular Building Solutions. “Modular Building Solutions” refers to Client’s Configurable Modular Prefabricated Building (CMPB). The CMPB is a structural block-based building that houses Solar Turbomachinery.

· Provide design/analysis of structural steel projects and proposals to assure that the design meets customer specifications, Client’s specifications and industry codes and standards.

· Provide mentorship to junior engineers.

· Assist in meetings necessary to support the lift and transportation (onshore/offshore) of large equipment.

· Travel to fabrication sites, installation sites, and customer facilities as needed to support project requirements.

· Position requires flexibility with personal schedule to meet deadlines and support occasional business travel.

· Work with other disciplines (mechanical, piping, instrumentation, and electrical) to develop efficient structural designs

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Structural Engineering

· Master of Science Degree in Structural engineering is a plus

· Professional Engineering License in the State of Texas is required, other states are a plus.

· Applicant’s background should include familiarity with ASTM, ACI, CRSI, ASCE, OSHA, IBC, & AWS.

· Specialty codes:

o PIP – required.

o ASCE “Wind Loads for Petrochemical and Other Industrial Facilities - required.

o API 2A, NFPA. - Desirable.

o Codes used internationally (codes from other countries) – Desirable

· Ability to work in the United States and able to travel internationally. Current US passport is .

· Demonstrated proficiency in problem solving and troubleshooting.

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in the English .

· Sense of urgency and good organizational skills are required to work with multiple projects and competing priorities.

· Experience with industry standard software and structural analysis software - STAAD Pro, RAMconnect, MathCAD.

· 6-Sigma background is a plus.

· Experience with working with a fabrication yard or facility is a plus.

· Basic knowledge of mechanical equipment (turbines, compressors, generators, etc.) is a plus

PROBLEM COMPLEXITY:

Assignments cover a variety of structural design problems related to facilities engineering. Must be able to perform detailed analysis and calculations required and document results. Projects range from 1 to 18 months in length, occasionally longer.

WORK DIRECTION AND LATITUDE:

· Works under the direction of project engineer on assigned proposal or project.

· Reports organizationally to Project Execution Engineering Manager (Construction Services).

· Performs design engineering, and specifies equipment related to discipline, on assigned proposals and projects under general supervision.

· Follows established processes and procedures without exception.

· Reviews engineered products (calculations, drawings, reports, specifications for soundness of technical judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.

· Initiates and recommends design changes as required.

· Initiates and recommends departmental process changes as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

· Develop structural designs for Single Lift Modules, Modular Building Products, development of civil and foundation designs for land-based compression and power equipment, structural skid design for skidded/modular process equipment, preparing project cost estimates, and support of construction activities.

· Produce Structural Analysis and Design Reports for Modular Building Solutions including connection details and foundation interface loads.

· Actively contribute to the development of project drawings such as Structural Arrangements & Details, Foundation Designs, Civil design, etc.

· Actively participate in the preparation and monitoring of project schedule

· Produce designs and specifications for structural/civil components as found commonly in the oil & gas environment.

· Participate in project design reviews, marine surveys, and various other departmental meetings involving structural issues.

· Interface with suppliers during the definition of equipment scope and throughout project execution

· Assist in the development of documents required for onshore and offshore transportation of large equipment.

· Support the field during fabrication, installation, commissioning, and start-up of designed systems. Fabrication is normally at Client’s fabrication facility in Channelview, TX.

· Recommend design changes affecting areas of direct responsibility

· Prepare proposal manhours and cost estimates and keep track of the manhours and equipment cost during project execution.

LIAISON:

· Frequent contact with engineers, supervisors, quality, purchasing, and fabrication to obtain information and give technical advice and direction, after proper review, related to assigned projects and proposals.

· Occasional contact with suppliers and customers regarding technical and documentation expediting issues.

BUSINESS CONTRIBUTION:

Completes assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner per schedule, thus contributing to organizational effectiveness

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

· Meets customer and company expectations for a quality product

· Provides technical expertise on assigned projects

· Identifies cost reduction opportunities for Client’s activities

· Assists in the development of departmental standards, specifications, tools, processes, and equipment.

· Resolves complex structural problems as they arise.

· Ensures project deliverables (documents and equipment) are delivered on time

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:

· Ability to read/write in technical Spanish is a plus.

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Structural Engineering Professional Engineering License in the State of Texas Applicant’s background should include familiarity with ASTM, ACI, CRSI, ASCE, OSHA, IBC, & AWS. Specialty codes:

o PIP – required.

• ASCE “Wind Loads for Petrochemical and Other Industrial Facilities - required. Experience with industry standard software and structural analysis software - STAAD Pro, RAMconnect, MathCAD. Ability to work in the United States and able to travel internationally. Current US passport is . Demonstrated proficiency in problem solving and troubleshooting. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in the English .
• Sense of urgency and good organizational skills are required to work with multiple projects and competing priorities.

PREFERRABLE ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Science Degree in Structural engineering is a plus
• Professional Engineering License in other states are a plus.
• Ability to read/write in technical Spanish is a plus.
• 6-Sigma background is a plus.
• Experience with working with a fabrication yard or facility is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical equipment (turbines, compressors, generators, etc.) is a plus
• Specialty codes:

o API 2A, NFPA. - Desirable.

o Codes used internationally (codes from other countries) – Desirable

Company DescriptionTaylor Technical Services began business in 1977. Since then, we have grown to become one of the largest suppliers of Engineering personnel in the Houston/Gulf Coast area and Alaska. We pride ourselves in having recruiters and account managers that have experience and have worked in the oil & gas engineering industry.

Specialties: Cad Drafters, Electrical Designers, Instrument Designers, Structural Designers, Piping Designers, Electrical Engineers, Instrument Engineers, Structural Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Pipe Stress Engineers, EH&S, QA/QC, Procurement, Project Controls, Document Control, AdministrativeCompany DescriptionTaylor Technical Services began business in 1977. Since then, we have grown to become one of the largest suppliers of Engineering personnel in the Houston/Gulf Coast area and Alaska. We pride ourselves in having recruiters and account managers that have experience and have worked in the oil & gas engineering industry.\r\n\r\nSpecialties: Cad Drafters, Electrical Designers, Instrument Designers, Structural Designers, Piping Designers, Electrical Engineers, Instrument Engineers, Structural Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Pipe Stress Engineers, EH&S, QA/QC, Procurement, Project Controls, Document Control, Administrative