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Civil / Structural Engineer
HWY 90 Luling LA USA 70070 Luling, LA 70070 US
Posted: 04/08/2025
2025-04-08
2025-05-20
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Category: Engineering
Job Number: 618932
Is job remote?: Hybrid
Country: United States
Job Description
Target Pay Rate: 80-102.07/hr **salary will be commensurate with experience
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Civil / Structural Engineer role is a critical part of the Engineering and Construction organization. The overall function of the Civil / Structural Engineer is to provide civil and structural engineering support to the Site Engineering and Construction group to complete capital project work. The Civil Structural Engineer is responsible for the creation of drawings and specifications, perform calculations, review the work of other engineers / drafters, write reports and evaluations, and observe construction sites. They will also be the primary contact with the State Fire Marshal and is responsible for the coordination of the submission and inspection of any new occupied buildings or fire alarm or suppression changes. The Civil Structural Engineer requires work at a high level of independence with authority for decision-making on daily work assignment and control. Work at this level requires extensive experience in civil and structural engineering.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.
* Familiarity with project scope, specifications, and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
* Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand.
* Producing estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.
* Producing detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with the project. Calculations produced will be neatly prepared and organized for efficient use by drafters/designers for preparing drawings and as a deliverable when required.
* Producing designs with efficient use of construction materials with an overall emphasis on ease of construction and completed product meeting the expectations of the client.
* Checking calculations made by other engineers / drafters to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria and conformance to good engineering practice.
* Assisting the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems. Responsibility to furnish sufficient sketches and details necessary for completion of engineering drawings.
* Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.
* Assisting other engineers in developing and assembling scopes, drawings and specifications into a package, enabling civil/structural purchase inquiries to be issued for procurement of materials or subcontract pricing.
* Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for civil/structural input.
* Developing construction specifications.
* Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
* Performing fieldwork necessary to gather field data, check tie-ins and provide construction support.
* Provide technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel in the department.
* Able to lead small to medium size teams in coordinating civil/structural efforts and keeping the team focused on scope, schedule and budget.
* Developing small work sharing packages for interoffice execution support.
* Coordinate the submission and inspection of any new occupied buildings or fire alarm or suppression changes to the State Fire Marshal.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
* BS/MS in Civil / Structural Engineering. (Must be from ABET Certified Institution).
* PE Structural Engineering licensed to practice in Louisiana.
* 10 or more years of relevant Civil / Structural Engineering working in a chemical plant or refinery setting.
* Knowledge and application of the International Building Code and associated standards (ASCE, AISC, ACI, etc.)
* Expertise with civil/structural analysis software including operating and interpreting results. Experience with Staad Pro License preferred.
* Knowledge of the discipline specific methods, practices and techniques required to engineer, design and construct process and manufacturing projects.
* Proficiency with MS Office products
* Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
* Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices
* Extreme attention to detail
* Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines
* Effective communication and organizational skills
* Strong commitment to safety
* Results Driven / Self Motivated
* Perpetual drive towards learning, developing, growing, and improving
* Delegation, leadership and influencing skills
* Ability to manage and influence a diverse workforce
* Strong ethics
* Ability to set priorities
* Excellent presentation skills
* Excellent organizational skills
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Civil / Structural Engineer role is a critical part of the Engineering and Construction organization. The overall function of the Civil / Structural Engineer is to provide civil and structural engineering support to the Site Engineering and Construction group to complete capital project work. The Civil Structural Engineer is responsible for the creation of drawings and specifications, perform calculations, review the work of other engineers / drafters, write reports and evaluations, and observe construction sites. They will also be the primary contact with the State Fire Marshal and is responsible for the coordination of the submission and inspection of any new occupied buildings or fire alarm or suppression changes. The Civil Structural Engineer requires work at a high level of independence with authority for decision-making on daily work assignment and control. Work at this level requires extensive experience in civil and structural engineering.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.
* Familiarity with project scope, specifications, and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
* Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand.
* Producing estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.
* Producing detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with the project. Calculations produced will be neatly prepared and organized for efficient use by drafters/designers for preparing drawings and as a deliverable when required.
* Producing designs with efficient use of construction materials with an overall emphasis on ease of construction and completed product meeting the expectations of the client.
* Checking calculations made by other engineers / drafters to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria and conformance to good engineering practice.
* Assisting the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems. Responsibility to furnish sufficient sketches and details necessary for completion of engineering drawings.
* Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.
* Assisting other engineers in developing and assembling scopes, drawings and specifications into a package, enabling civil/structural purchase inquiries to be issued for procurement of materials or subcontract pricing.
* Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for civil/structural input.
* Developing construction specifications.
* Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
* Performing fieldwork necessary to gather field data, check tie-ins and provide construction support.
* Provide technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel in the department.
* Able to lead small to medium size teams in coordinating civil/structural efforts and keeping the team focused on scope, schedule and budget.
* Developing small work sharing packages for interoffice execution support.
* Coordinate the submission and inspection of any new occupied buildings or fire alarm or suppression changes to the State Fire Marshal.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
* BS/MS in Civil / Structural Engineering. (Must be from ABET Certified Institution).
* PE Structural Engineering licensed to practice in Louisiana.
* 10 or more years of relevant Civil / Structural Engineering working in a chemical plant or refinery setting.
* Knowledge and application of the International Building Code and associated standards (ASCE, AISC, ACI, etc.)
* Expertise with civil/structural analysis software including operating and interpreting results. Experience with Staad Pro License preferred.
* Knowledge of the discipline specific methods, practices and techniques required to engineer, design and construct process and manufacturing projects.
* Proficiency with MS Office products
* Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
* Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices
* Extreme attention to detail
* Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines
* Effective communication and organizational skills
* Strong commitment to safety
* Results Driven / Self Motivated
* Perpetual drive towards learning, developing, growing, and improving
* Delegation, leadership and influencing skills
* Ability to manage and influence a diverse workforce
* Strong ethics
* Ability to set priorities
* Excellent presentation skills
* Excellent organizational skills
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