DCN Structural Engineer

SLB•Houston, TX

About The Position

Within NEI, the Data Center Infrastructure Solutions team develops modular, scalable data center solutions intended to accelerate deployment, reduce risk, and support the growth of AI and cloud technologies. SLB is seeking a Structural Engineer to support the Engineering Lead and Product Engineering Manager. The role is responsible for the structural scope of hyperscale data center modules through design, construction, assembly, testing, installation, and commissioning. The engineer checks and approves designs and drawings, coordinates interfaces, and ensures that the structural work meets customer requirements and applicable industrial standards while maintaining accuracy, reliability, efficiency, and safety. The engineer supports manufacturing and helps stakeholders troubleshoot installation and commissioning issues. The position prepares and checks structural drawings, calculations, design-basis documents, material take-offs, and bills of materials; reviews vendor information; and provides technical support to project teams, clients, drafting, procurement, construction, and commissioning. The role also includes representing the company in customer meetings, responding to client inquiries and construction RFIs, and attending site visits and project activities as needed. The position requires independent technical judgment and management of multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work and reside in the United States without sponsorship. SLB is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognized university.
Five to ten years of experience in structural design and engineering of equipment, with a focus on data center infrastructure.
Ability to produce drawings and sketches to illustrate designs and ideas.
General knowledge and direct experience with construction, operation, and maintenance of data centers or mechanical systems and components.
Strong knowledge of structural analysis, design, and construction of structural steel frames, skids, and equipment modules.
Knowledge of applicable industry standards, codes, and regulations, including AISI, AISC, ANSI, ASTM, AWS, IBC, MFMA, OSHA, and NFPA.
Experience with computer-aided design and building information modeling software.
Experience with fast-track design/build projects and multiple significant upgrade projects.
Direct experience negotiating with regulatory agencies regarding code departures and achieving design approval and permitting.
Mastery of Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
Proficiency with a PDF editor such as Adobe or Foxit.
Proficiency with Bentley STAAD PRO; RISA is considered but not preferred.
Operational knowledge of SAP engineering modules and transactions, SolidWorks, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk BIM 360, Autodesk AutoCAD, and Navisworks Manager or Freedom.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to perform under pressure in high-stress environments and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and identify ways to improve the client experience.
Strong work ethic and commitment to high-quality work and due diligence.
Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in individual and group settings and to organize and express ideas clearly in written documents.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Must be able to legally work and reside in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering License (strongly preferred).
Knowledge of RISA as an alternative to Bentley STAAD PRO (considered, but not preferred).

Responsibilities

Check and approve drawings, information, and documentation for compliance with industrial standards and codes to support manufacturing and other departments.
Review and monitor engineering work for accuracy and conformance with client and company specifications, codes, engineering and safety practices, project procedures, and job requirements.
Attend and initiate design and development planning and review sessions to address customer and industry needs.
Prepare technical requisitions for mechanical systems and components, and review vendor quotations to provide feedback to procurement.
Prepare structural drawings, documents, and calculations, including general arrangements, connection and joint details, weld details, and structural calculations.
Prepare bulk material take-offs and detailed bills of materials.
Develop creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs while managing effects on quality, cost, and schedule.
Keep current with developments and requirements affecting the organization and recommend changes to programs and applications.
Interpret and execute assignments independently; make technical decisions and represent the organization in meetings to resolve important questions.
Apply advanced or state-of-the-art knowledge to resolve crucial issues and unique conditions.
Stay up to date with structural engineering and data center technology developments and recommend technologies to improve product reliability and efficiency.
Determine brackets, fastening, bolting, and mounting arrangements for components and major equipment.
Perform or check calculations for structural members and weld sizing for modules, skids, building frames, platforms, and walkways against applicable design loads and combinations in accordance with the design basis.
Perform or check support design for vessels and major equipment, including lifting devices as required.
Coordinate with drafting to identify critical locations of beams, supports, and other structural components; provide dimensional sketches and engineering instructions as needed.
Provide or check preliminary structural beams and shapes.
Advise and assist project and discipline engineers with interpreting applicable industry codes and client specifications.
Supervise outsourcing of structural engineering work to third-party engineering firms.
Create or check project-specific design-basis documents using applicable codes, client specifications, company scope of supply, and approved exceptions.
Perform or check structural design analysis using applicable design loads and combinations in accordance with the design basis.
Review as-built drawings and rerun or check calculations as required to verify conformity.
Represent the company in customer review meetings and act as a primary client contact, responding to inquiries and concerns professionally and promptly.
Provide technical support during construction, respond to requests for information, and address issues that arise.
Attend job-site visits, project meetings, and commissioning activities as needed.
Support manufacturing and assist stakeholders in troubleshooting site installation and commissioning problems.