Sr Principal Structural Engineer

Solar Turbines•Houston, TX

1d•$128,470 - $192,710•Onsite

About The Position

Solar Turbines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. is looking for qualified Structural Engineer to provide Balance-of-Plant [BOP] Engineering and Design for projects utilizing Solar’s family of industrial gas turbines. This position is intended as an experienced engineering position for candidates with a minimum of 10 years oil & gas industry experience. Primary role is to fulfill the structural engineering needs for prefabricated modular products for oil & gas facilities engineering in the support of sales and execution for Solar Turbines products. Structural engineer will be responsible for the civil/structural engineering for balance of plant design of oil & gas projects utilizing gas turbine compressor sets & generators. Typical projects include gas compressor stations, power generation and co-generation facilities, offshore Single Lift Modules for both compression and power generation, and Modular Building Solutions. “Modular Building Solutions” refers to Solar’s Configurable Modular Prefabricated Building (CMPB). The CMPB is a structural block based building that houses Solar Turbomachinery. Provide design/analysis of structural steel projects and proposals to assure that the design meets customer specifications, Solar specifications and industry codes and standards. Provide mentorship to junior engineers. Assist in meetings necessary to support the lift and transportation (onshore/offshore) of large equipment. Travel to fabrication sites, installation sites, and customer facilities as needed to support project requirements. Position requires flexibility with personal schedule to meet deadlines and support occasional business travel. Work with other disciplines (mechanical, piping, instrumentation, and electrical) to develop efficient structural designs.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Structural Engineering
Professional Engineering License in the State of Texas is required
Applicant’s background should include familiarity with ASTM, ACI, CRSI, ASCE, OSHA, IBC, & AWS.
PIP – required.
ASCE “Wind Loads for Petrochemical and Other Industrial Facilities - required.
Ability to work in the United States and able to travel internationally.
Demonstrated proficiency in problem solving and troubleshooting.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in the English language.
Sense of urgency and good organizational skills are required to work with multiple projects and competing priorities.
Experience with industry standard software and structural analysis software - STAAD Pro, RAMconnect, MathCAD.
Minimum of 10 years oil & gas industry experience.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science Degree in Structural engineering is a plus
Professional Engineering License in other states is a plus.
Ability to read/write in technical Spanish is a plus.
6-Sigma background is a plus.
Experience with working with a fabrication yard or facility is a strong plus.
Basic knowledge of mechanical equipment (turbines, compressors, generators, etc.) is a plus
API 2A, NFPA. - Desirable.
Codes used internationally (codes from other countries) – Desirable
Current US passport is preferred.
6-Sigma background is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop structural designs for offshore Single Lift Modules, Modular Building Products, development of civil and foundation designs for land-based compression and power generation equipment, structural skid design for skidded/modular process equipment, preparing project cost estimates, and support of construction activities.
Produce Structural Analysis and Design Reports for Modular Building Solutions including connection details and foundation interface loads.
Actively contribute to the development of project drawings such as Structural Arrangements & Details, Foundation Designs, Civil design, etc.
Actively participate in the preparation and monitoring of project schedule
Produce designs and specifications for structural/civil components as found commonly in the oil & gas environment.
Participate in project design reviews, marine surveys, and various other departmental meetings involving structural issues.
Interface with suppliers during the definition of equipment scope and throughout project execution
Assist in the development of documents required for onshore and offshore transportation of large equipment.
Support the field during fabrication, installation, commissioning, and start-up of designed systems. Fabrication is normally at Solar’s fabrication facility (TurboFab) in Channelview, TX.
Recommend design changes affecting areas of direct responsibility
Prepare proposal manhours and cost estimates and keep track of the manhours and equipment cost during project execution.
Meets customer and company expectations for a quality product
Provides technical expertise on assigned projects
Identifies cost reduction opportunities for Solar’s activities
Assists in the development of departmental standards, specifications, tools, processes, and equipment.
Resolves complex structural problems as they arise.
Ensures project deliverables (documents and equipment) are delivered on time