Lead Civil Structural Engineer

Kent•Houston, TX

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Kent is looking for a Principal Civil Structural Engineer to be based in Houston, TX. You will interact with other disciplines and groups, corporate technical networks and peers, and vendors/suppliers as needed to successfully implement and startup new equipment installations and revamps.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Structural Engineering required.
Minimum 15 years relevant experience in the Oil & Energy industry required.
Familiar with PIP Standards.
Working knowledge of civil/structural layout and design complying with industry standards.
Familiar with commonly used civil/structural engineering standards and codes including but not limited to IBC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE codes as well as commonly used civil/structural engineering software.
Proficient in MS Office (Excel and Word).
Working knowledge of, Civil 3D, L-pile, Navisworks, STAAD.
AutoCAD 2D/3D.
Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal/rapport building skills necessary to work effectively as a team member, and to plan/coordinate processes for results.

Responsibilities

Provide overall oversight on civil/structural engineering design on project(s).
Review complete designs and calculations as required to meet project requirements.
Coordinate with other disciplines and assist civil/structural project team to ensure effective quality product.
Perform site development, surface creation, site preparation works including SWPPP, rough grading and finished grading.
Perform storm water drainage, effluents design; manhole and cat basic detailing; water/sanitary sewer design and modeling.
Design roadway, paving, and fencing plan.
Foundations for equipment, Furnaces, Towers, Flares, Tanks, Cooling Towers, Exchangers, Vessels, Pumps and Compressors w/ Dynamic Analysis, Substations
Misc. Equipment
Blast Analysis and Reinforcement
Pipe Racks
Auxiliary Structures for Operations and Maintenance and Multi-level Steel Structures for Heavy Equipment
Flare Stacks (Derrick and Guy-Wire)
Blast Resistant Structural Design
Keep up to date on new engineering processes, techniques, and standards.
Develop and recommend improvements in engineering and design standards to lower cost and improve work quality and facilitate maintenance.
Ensure that effective methods and design/engineering techniques are used.
Resolve project issues and problems.
Provide technical guidance to co-workers and project team.
All other duties as assigned.