CIVIL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Description

Position Title: Civil/Structural Engineer

Location: Houston, TX

Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project lifecycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of the project. Our worldwide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services and more.

Position Description

The Civil/Structural Engineer is expected to be able to perform routine engineering functions with little supervision. Work is reviewed by a senior level engineer for accomplishment of objectives.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the preparation of Site Data Sheet
• Assists in the preparation of requisitions for inquiry in support of purchasing Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings, Structural Steel for supports, Pre-fabricated pipe supports, and subcontracts.
• Assists in the preparation of proposals for Geotechnical Investigation & Topographic Surveys.
• Prepares technical bid evaluations for Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings, Structural Steel for supports, Pre-fabricated pipe supports, and subcontracts in cooperation with Procurement Department.
• Prepares civil and structural calculations for the design of various civil/ structural elements pertaining to the project.
• Reviews plot plans and facilities for Civil/Structural requirements.
• Reviews vendor documents.
• Reviews the discipline scope of work to be executed to ensure it matches project specification and/or the proposal documents as appropriate.
• Accepts both short and extended term assignments to the site, client’s office, etc. as may be requested by the Chief Civil/Structural Engineer.

• ADDENDUM: CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT FUNCTIONS

Civil/Structural Engineering is a highly specialized group whose function is to provide design-engineering service covering:

• Site Data Sheet – Prepare site specific data sheet listing the design loads viz. Dead, Live, Wind & Seismic and the environmental conditions.
• Site Grading & Drainage – Develop the optimum grading & surface drainage system based upon existing contours, site constraints, local regulatory requirements & cost.
• Calculations – Perform calculations and analysis for the following:
• Runoff calculations for sizing culverts and Erosion & Sedimentation Control devices.
• Foundation calculations for steel building columns, compressors, pumps, other equipment, pipe anchors & supports, cable tray supports, storage tanks etc.
• Structural steel calculations for pipe anchors & supports, access platforms, cable tray supports etc.
• Standards Specifications – Responsible for technical content of standards and preparation of specification for the following:
• Reinforced Concrete
• Structural Steel
• Pre-Engineered Steel Building
• Geotechnical Investigation
• Topographic Surveying
• General & Select Fill 
• ·Construction Drawings – Approved for construction drawings and schedules:  
• Grading Plans & Details
• Building Architectural Plans and Details 
• Erosion Control Plan & Details
• Typical Details 
• Foundation Location Plans
• Foundation   Details 
• Structural Steel Location Plans
• Structural Steel Details 
• Bar Bending Schedules
• Material Take Off 

Requirements

Qualifications

• Typically 2 - 6 years of experience in engineering.
• Knowledge of computer systems in an engineering environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
• EIT Certification preferred

Competencies

• Results oriented
• Customer focused
• Impact and influence
• Business and people acumen

Work Environment/Physical Demands 

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment. 
• Frequent sitting and operating a computer. 
• Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or office materials. 
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. 
• Physical demands requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work. 

Gulf is an Equal Opportunity Employer.? All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.