Sr. Structural Engineer (2931)

LED FastStart•Metairie, LA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Structural Engineer is responsible for the design of steel and concrete structures and pipelines related to new and existing onshore and offshore oil and gas facilities. Included functions encompass assessment, analysis, and detailed design of platforms, foundations, skids, pipelines, risers and related appurtenances. This involves project phases from conceptual engineering through construction, installation, and start-up. Design specifications, regulatory compliance, and project documentation are additional functions of this position. Coordinating with and directing Designers and Drafters of structural and other disciplines is required to accomplish project tasks. A Senior Engineer may also be required to be the Lead Structural Engineer on a multi-discipline project.

Requirements

BS in Structural or Civil Engineering required
For candidates with engineering degrees attained outside the U.S., the candidate must have attained an E.I.T. designation from a U.S. based state licensing board
Requires ten (10) years experience in design of offshore oil and gas facilities
Knowledge and experience utilizing structural design codes including AISC, ACI and ASCE design guidelines
Ability to utilize applicable engineering software such as SACS and STAAD
Strong knowledge and skill with MathCAD, MS Excel and MS Word
Ability to complete discipline related duties independently
Ability to complete tasks that are client/project specific with high level direction
Familiarity with total project systems which would include mechanical, structural, civil and electrical components to allow consideration of those aspects in design
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to interact with all levels of staff (support, interdisciplinary project teams, management, etc.)
Strong written and verbal communications skills

Nice To Haves

P.E. designation strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Conceptual, preliminary and detailed structural analysis and design, related to a variety of onshore and offshore, oil & gas facility projects
Perform structural analysis utilizing the SACS™ suite of computer programs (analysis types include In-place, loadout, transportation, installation, fatigue, and non-linear (pushover))
Effectively reference current AISC, ASCE, API, AWS, ISO, and other industry regulatory, and project specific standards and codes
Develop project calculations and documentation using tools such as Mathcad, MS Word and MS Excel
Develop regulatory submittments (e.g.: BSEE, USCG, ABS, etc.)
Utilize existing project guidelines and design tools
Interface with design team which may comprise: project managers, engineers, drafters and support staff
Research, learn, develop and implement various design techniques which may be industry specific
Perform the necessary field work to obtain accurate information required to complete the assigned task
Manage Structural Engineering portion of multi-discipline project: Assign work to junior engineers, mentor, and check quality of their work
Estimate resources require for project execution
Manage Structural Engineering budget and schedule
Interface with client representatives