Civil/Structural Engineer - Lake Charles, LA

S&B Engineers and Constructors•Lake Charles, LA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

S&B is seeking an experienced Civil/Structural Engineer 4 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The role independently performs assignments using standard design engineering techniques for small projects or selected segments of larger projects. The engineer exercises independent judgment to evaluate, select, and apply design techniques, procedures, and criteria, making minor design adaptations and modifications. Assignments have clear objectives and involve investigating a limited number of variables. The position may provide coordination and technical guidance to designers and less experienced specialists and engineers. It involves developing design documents, reviewing vendor drawings, evaluating proposed design changes, coordinating with construction personnel on constructability, and ensuring deliverables meet project scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements. S&B is a privately owned, full-service Engineering, Procurement, and Construction company with projects across Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Energy Transition, Power, and Pulp & Paper. The company describes its culture as collaborative and focused on innovation and excellence, and offers competitive compensation, flexible and hybrid work schedules, and a comprehensive benefits program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited curriculum, or equivalent.
Licensed Professional Engineer registration is required.
Normally requires a minimum of 7 years of Civil/Structural Engineering experience or equivalent working knowledge and experience.
Extensive experience using various computer software packages and automated engineering and design equipment.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from clients, managers, designers, and engineers.
Ability to work with probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) registration is preferred; the qualifications section also states that licensed Professional Engineer registration is required.

Responsibilities

Determine client requirements and develop specifications, drawings, instructions, and related documents.
Review vendor drawings for major components.
Evaluate the need for design changes and make appropriate recommendations.
Consult with construction personnel about design constructability in relation to field conditions, sequencing, and construction schedules.
Ensure drawings, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
May plan, schedule, coordinate, and oversee work by lower-level engineers and specialists assisting with projects.
Provide conceptual design input for preliminary project estimates.
May coordinate and provide technical guidance to designers and less experienced specialists and engineers.