CIVIL ENGINEER

This is a Houston, TX based full-time position for the engineering of oil & gas pipelines, and related facilities.  Duties of role to include the civil/structural design of site development, equipment and piping supports related to various upstream and midstream facilities for onshore and offshore projects.  Candidate must be knowledgeable of the related ACI, AISC and API codes as well as some familiar with regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions 

• Site development  

• Geotechnical investigation specification, coordination, and results review 

• Cut / fill / grading plans 

• Earthwork design – ponds, berms, etc. 

• Drainage 

• Able to design site drainage to comply with local authority / jurisdictional requirements. Preference for experience in coastal Texas and Louisiana 

• Able to perform drainage modelling 

• Permit drawing development and sealing for oil and gas facility and pipeline projects to include 

• Pipeline crossings of highways, railroads, water bodies, drainage channels, etc. 

• Other permitted infrastructure such as driveway permits, traffic control plans, etc. 

• Foundation design for oil and gas equipment and pipelines 

• Structural steel design – preferred but lower priority than the above 

• Prepare engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, and technical specifications related to pipeline and facility design and construction 

• Visit job-sites to evaluate site, project requirements, and conditions. 

• Interface with other disciplines on a multi-disciplinary team (survey, mechanical, electrical, and/or instrumentation) 

• Develop permit packages, construction drawing packages and contractor specifications for oil and gas pipeline and facility projects. 

• Identify opportunities for improvement of work products and standards. 

• Meet deadlines working on multiple projects and/or with multiple clients with minimum supervision and take responsibility for planning and prioritizing tasks. 

• Maintain a high standard of work performance and ensuring that all done is in accordance with the standards of the company and client. 

• Strong communications skills and ability to interreact directly with clients, suppliers, upper management, and construction personnel 

Qualifications 

• Minimum Qualifications: 

• Minimum 5 years experience in the project and detailed engineering of oil & gas upstream and/or midstream related facilities. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.  

• Must be Able to Work for any US Employer. 

• Preferred Qualifications: 

• 10+ years of experience 

• Medium/large multi-discipline project lead experience  

• Permitting experience for development of new oil and gas facilities or pipelines 

Education 

• Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET accredited university in Civil Engineering.  

Certification/License:  

• Texas PE required, Louisiana PE preferred 

Physical Expectations: 

• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50lbs 

• Must be able to stand, kneel, and walk for long periods of time 

• Must pass background check and be able to pass both a pre-employment & random drug test(s) 

• Must be able to travel occasionally up to 25% including overnight travel to various locations & customer sites to provide service based on business needs 

• Duties performed indoors & outdoors with exposure to weather and elements. 

We will respond only to US based candidates meeting the experience.