Civil/Structural Engineer, Senior

Audubon Companies•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Audubon is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer for its Houston, Texas office. The role performs civil and structural engineering assignments involving the design of equipment, components, structures, and systems. The engineer prepares and reviews specifications, calculations, analysis models, drawings, reports, and engineering design packages; supports equipment procurement and inspection; and helps deliver projects within schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements. The position may lead medium- to large-scale multidisciplinary projects, coordinate group or project workflows, manage workload and resources, and provide technical guidance and performance feedback to coworkers. It also involves client relationship management, developing repeat business, preparing and forecasting discipline-specific estimates and schedules, and serving as Engineer in Responsible Charge when assigned, including complying with applicable professional-engineering sealing regulations. Employees are expected to support Audubon’s health, safety, and environmental policies by following safe work practices, participating in required training and reporting, and identifying and reporting hazards and unsafe conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Ability to make decisions or take action to solve problems or reach goals.
Ability to proactively find solutions to work-related problems.
Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited institution preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering preferred.
Field experience preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience preferred.
Experience leading medium- or large-scale multidisciplinary projects preferred.
Experience with STADD, SACS, MAT 3D, and Foundation software preferred.
Working knowledge of steel and concrete structural design preferred.
Working knowledge of structural design codes such as AISC, ACI, API, and IBC preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare intermediate- to advanced-level project specifications describing client performance requirements, component needs, design requirements, applicable codes, and vendor drawing requirements.
Prepare engineering sketches, calculations, and analysis models for complex project assignments.
Prepare, review, and/or approve vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
Communicate and coordinate with clients, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and drafting/design personnel.
Set project expectations and help ensure assignments are completed on schedule and within budget.
Follow company quality standards and engineering checking and approval procedures.
Comply with company and client HSSE standards and applicable federal and local regulations; participate in hazard identification and observation programs and promptly report unsafe acts, conditions, or incidents.
Visit job sites to evaluate site conditions and project requirements.
Visit vendor facilities to inspect equipment for compliance with requirements and specifications.
Prepare inquiry and purchase requisitions and bid tabulations for equipment purchases.
Check engineering drawings and mathematical calculations.
Follow safe design practices and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Plan and manage workload, budgets, project resources, and requests for assistance as needed.
Develop, review, and/or approve conceptual and detailed engineering design packages.
Assist in developing internal design guidelines, specifications, and design control procedures.
Assess project feasibility by evaluating materials, costs, and time requirements and applying engineering knowledge and advanced mathematics.
Perform complex and repetitive calculations and analyze strategies, equations, and applications to ensure appropriate procedures are used.
Prepare or direct the preparation and modification of project reports, specifications, plans, and construction schedules.
Resolve design and development issues.
Manage client relationships and develop repeat-business opportunities.
Compile discipline-specific man-hour and Total Installed Cost estimates based on client-provided scope.
Manage and forecast man-hour requirements and schedules for discipline-specific project scope.
May lead medium- to large-scope multidisciplinary projects and manage day-to-day workflow, assign work, distribute workload, and establish deadlines; report work completion to the immediate supervisor.
Provide the immediate supervisor with feedback on coworkers’ performance and work-related issues, including issues that could lead to disciplinary action.
Advise and assist coworkers on work techniques, best practices, and subject-matter topics.
Serve as Engineer in Responsible Charge when assigned and comply with project-specific PE sealing requirements.
Support HSE policies and procedures by protecting personal and team health and safety, participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting, identifying and reporting hazards and near misses, and following safe work practices and applicable regulations.