Principal Structural Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Civil/Structural Engineer leads civil and structural design for natural gas and LNG facility projects, from conceptual studies through construction and commissioning, and owns the technical quality of the civil/structural discipline's work. The role serves as the discipline lead on multidisciplinary teams, advises clients, manages discipline scope, estimates, budgets, and schedules, and guides project design for new, retrofit, and life-extension work at LNG peak shaving plants, gate and regulator stations, and related gas infrastructure. The position directs or performs complex analyses and design-package development, including site and grading plans, stormwater management, equipment foundations, pipe racks and supports, platforms, buildings and enclosures, and secondary containment. It coordinates with geotechnical and survey teams and other engineering disciplines, leads permitting and agency interactions, and represents the discipline in design and constructability reviews. The engineer also leads inspections and field assessments, resolves construction issues, reviews technical deliverables, seals drawings and calculations as Professional Engineer of record, mentors less experienced staff, promotes safe work practices, and develops internal standards and design guidance. Work is performed in office and field settings, including outdoors and on construction sites in all weather conditions. Travel may be required up to 75%. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States full-time without employer-sponsored authorization now or in the future; applicants qualifying for TN classification are responsible for securing and maintaining their own authorization.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one state, with the ability to obtain licensure in other states where Cornerstone works.
- 10+ years of progressive civil/structural engineering experience, including at least 5 years in oil and gas, natural gas utility, LNG, petrochemical, or similar industrial facilities.
- Demonstrated experience designing foundations and structures for industrial process equipment.
- Experience leading the civil/structural discipline on projects from design through construction support.
- Ability to obtain and maintain client-required site access credentials, safety training, and drug and alcohol testing.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future; TN-eligible candidates are responsible for securing and maintaining their own authorization.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable DMV record required for the travel-related duties.
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience at LNG peak shaving, satellite LNG, or liquefaction facilities in the Northeast.
- Experience designing foundations for vibrating equipment such as compressors and pumps.
- Experience working with Northeast gas utilities and their engineering standards.
- Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Serve as civil/structural discipline lead on multidisciplinary project teams and own the technical direction and quality of the discipline's work.
- Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients, lead technical discussions, and resolve design issues.
- Define civil/structural scopes of work, man-hour estimates, and schedules for proposals.
- Manage the discipline budget and schedule and report status to project managers.
- Set design approaches for new, retrofit, and life-extension projects at LNG peak shaving plants, gate and regulator stations, and related gas infrastructure.
- Direct development of design packages, including site and grading plans, stormwater management, equipment foundations, pipe racks and supports, platforms, buildings and enclosures, and secondary containment.
- Lead or perform complex structural analyses, including dynamic equipment foundations, LNG containment structures, and condition assessments of aging structures.
- Define geotechnical and survey scopes and direct application of their findings to design.
- Resolve interdisciplinary design issues with mechanical, piping, process, and electrical leads.
- Represent the civil/structural discipline in design and constructability reviews.
- Lead permitting strategy and represent projects before local, state, and federal agencies.
- Lead structural inspections and field assessments at operating facilities and resolve complex field issues during construction.
- Guide junior engineers and designers in preparing drawings, calculations, and specifications, and perform senior technical review of completed deliverables.
- Seal drawings and calculations as Professional Engineer of record.
- Champion safe work practices on project teams and at client sites.
- Mentor engineers, EITs, and designers on technical skills, codes, and progress toward professional licensure.
- Develop internal standards, design guides, and lessons learned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
