Civil/Structural Engineer

Civil & Structural Engineer

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with an Oil&Gas company in Shreveport, Louisiana

Job Description:

Pay Rate: Starting at $100k / year+ depending on experience with full benefits

Hours: 8am - 5pm

Job Summary:

• The role of Structural Engineer is to support the Engineering Lead and Product Engineering Manager.
• They will be accountable for the mechanical and piping scope and systems in large scale data centers across the design, construction, assembly, testing, installation, and commissioning phases.
• The Structural Engineer will be responsible for checking and approving drawings / designs; interface communication, and ensuring the accuracy, reliability, efficiency, and safety of the overall structural scope of work for Hyperscale Data Center Modules meets customer’s requirements and Industrial Standards.
• The Structural Engineer will play a critical role with supporting the plant during the manufacturing stage.
• They will also be assisting various stakeholders in troubleshooting site installation and commissioning problems

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Checking and approving drawings, information and documentation which meets Industrial standards and code to enable the manufacturing group and other departments to produce Data Center Infrastructure Modules.
• Review and monitor Engineering work, as required, to assure accuracy and conformance with Client and / or Company Specifications, governing codes, good engineering practices, good safety practices, project procedures, and job requirements.
• Attend and initiate Design and Development Planning and Review session to meet customer’s and industry’s need.
• Prepare TRs (Technical Requisitions) for mechanical systems and various components.
• Review vendor quotations and provide feedback to procurement team.
• Prepare and complete various structural engineering deliverable drawings, documents, and calculations such as general arrangements, connection / joint details, weld details, structural calculations, etc.
• Prepare bulk MTOs (Material Take Offs) and detailed BOMs (Bill of Materials).
• Ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs while managing impact to quality, cost, or schedule.
• Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs and applications.
• Interprets, organizes, executes assignments in a self-driven and self-sufficient manner.
• Makes decisions independently on technical problems and methods and represents the organization in meetings to resolve important questions.
• Applies advanced or state-of-the-art knowledge and experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions. The knowledge and expertise required for this level of work usually results from progressive experience.
• Supervision received is essentially administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Stays up to date with advancements in electrical engineering and data center technologies and recommend new technologies to improve the reliability and efficiency of our data center product line.
• Determining brackets, fastening, bolting, and / or mounting of components and major equipment
• Perform or check calculations of structural members and weld sizing for modules, skids, building frames, platforms, and walkways for all applicable design loads and design combinations in accordance with the “Design Basis”.
• Perform or check vessel and major equipment support design of lifting devices, as required.
• Coordinate with Drafting Department to identify critical locations of beams, supports and other structural components.
• Provide necessary dimensional sketches and engineering instructions to Drafting Department, as required.
• Provide or check preliminary structural beams / shapes.
• Advise and assist project and discipline engineers with the interpretation and clarification of applicable industry Codes and Client Specification requirements.
• Supervise outsourcing of structural engineering work, with 3rd Party Engineering Firms.
• Create or check “Design Basis” document specific to the project. The document is based on the applicable Codes, client specifications, company scope of supply, and approved exception list.
• Perform or check structural design analysis with all applicable design loads and design combinations in accordance with the “Design Basis”.
• Review “as-built” drawings and re-run or check calculations, as required, to ensure conformity.
• Represent company with customers during review meetings. Act as the primary point of contact for clients, responding to their inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide technical support during the construction phase, responding to RFIs and addressing any issues that arise.
• Attend job site visits, project meetings, and commissioning activities as needed

Education:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognized university.

Note that if you get hired you must undergo a background check, a driving records check and a drug screening