Sr. Structural Engineer in Metairie, Louisiana at EDG Inc

EDG Inc

JobSummary:

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

JobDuties and Responsibilities:

• Conceptual, preliminary and detailed structuralanalysis 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 andcodes;

• Work on multiple projects of moderate size orportions of major projects;

• Develop project calculations and documentationusing tools such as Mathcad, MS Word and MS Excel;

• Develop regulatory submittals (e.g.: BSEE, USCG,ABS, etc.);

• Utilize existing project guidelines and designtools;

• Interface with design team which may comprise:project managers, engineers, drafters and support staff;

• Research, learn, develop and implement variousdesign techniques which may be industry specific;

• Perform the necessary field work to obtainaccurate information required to complete the assigned task;

• Manage Structural Engineering portion ofmulti-discipline project:

§ Assignwork to junior engineers, mentor, and check quality of their work;

§ Estimateresources require for project execution;

§ ManageStructural Engineering budget and schedule;

§ Interfacewith client representatives;

• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications(Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

§ BS in Structural or Civil Engineering required;

§ For candidates with engineering degrees attainedoutside the U.S., the candidate must have attained an E.I.T. designation from aU.S. based state licensing board;

§ Requires ten (10) years' experience in design ofoffshore oil and gas facilities;

§ Knowledge and experience utilizing structuraldesign codes including AISC, ACI and ASCE design guidelines;

§ Ability to utilize applicable engineeringsoftware such as SACS and STAAD;

§ Strong knowledge and skill with MathCAD, MSExcel and MS Word;

§ Ability to complete discipline related dutiesindependently;

§ Ability to complete tasks that areclient/project specific with high level direction;

§ Familiarity with total project systems whichwould include mechanical, structural, civil and electrical components to allowconsideration of those aspects in design;

§ Ability to work on multiple projectssimultaneously;

§ Ability to interact with all levels of staff(support, interdisciplinary project teams, management, etc.);

§ Strong written and verbal communications skills;

§ May require the ability to work overtime ortravel to offsite work locations.

PreferredQualifications:

§ P.E. designation strongly preferred

WorkingConditions:

• Work is primarily conducted in an officeenvironment (Private or Semi-Private office) but may require occasional travelto off-site work locations;

• Field duties may require outdoor work in aplant or offshore platform atmosphere;

• Interaction with other team members, as wellas supervisors and client personnel;

• Working offshore or in plant and/or shop areasaround production machinery with extreme noise levels;

• Must be able to wear safety equipment asrequired by the safety department for personal protection;

• May be at more than one job site in a day andmust be able to tolerate climate changes;

• May be required to travel out of town on aperiodic basis.

Physical Requirements (With orwithout Reasonable Accommodation):

• Must be able to lift and carry twenty (20) pounds;
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits employee to communicate effectively;
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations;
• Sufficient manual dexterity which permit the employee to perform routine office duties;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.

Other

DrugFree Workplace:

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug freeworkplace. Applicants are subject toboth pre-employment hair and urine drug screens.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic,post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing which may include bothhair and urine drug screens. In addition to the requirements of EDG's drug freeworkplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and complywith drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

Weare an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status,or any other characteristic protected by law.