Civil/Structural Engineer - Lake Charles, LA

S&B Houston•Lake Charles, LA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

S&B is seeking an experienced Civil/Structural Engineer 4 for its Lake Charles, Louisiana team. The role independently performs assignments using standard design engineering techniques for a small project or selected segments of a larger project. The engineer exercises independent judgment to evaluate, select, and apply standard 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 engineering specifications and documents, reviewing vendor drawings, evaluating proposed design changes, coordinating with construction personnel, and ensuring deliverables meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements. S&B is a privately owned, full-service Engineering, Procurement, and Construction company serving industries including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Energy Transition, Power, and Pulp & Paper. The company describes its culture as collaborative and committed to safety, timely project completion, cost-effective solutions, and industry standards. It 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 (PE) registration is required.
Normally requires at least 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, and trigonometry, and to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Field visits may require normal hearing; ability to stand, walk, reach, climb, and balance; clear close and distance vision, depth perception, and ability to focus; and ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) registration is preferred in the education section; the qualifications section also states that licensed PE 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 scheduling.
Ensure drawings, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
May plan, schedule, coordinate, and oversee work performed 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, less experienced specialists and engineers, and others assisting with assignments.