Civil Structural Engineer II

Cdi Cars & Cdi Vans - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Houston, TX

About the position

As a Civil Structural Engineer II at CDI Engineering Solutions, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary engineering organization that is dedicated to providing high-quality engineering services to the energy and chemicals industries. This position requires a solid foundation in engineering principles, as you will be tasked with applying your education, training, and experience to various assignments that will enhance your job knowledge and abilities. You will work under minimal supervision, allowing you to develop your skills while contributing to the success of the projects you are involved in. Your role will involve preparing material specifications for specific components, creating advanced sketches and calculations for project segments, and assisting in the development of technical specifications. You will evaluate vendor bids and drawings to ensure compliance with specifications and will have the opportunity to visit vendor facilities to inspect structures and relevant equipment. This hands-on experience will allow you to interface with other disciplines and clients, ensuring that all project requirements are met. In addition to technical responsibilities, you will maintain a focus on cost-effective and safe design for civil and structural systems. You will be expected to keep track of project schedules and budgets, ensuring that your contributions align with the overall project goals. This position is ideal for engineers who are looking to grow their careers in a supportive and dynamic environment, where safety, quality, and sustainability are prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Applies engineering principles in discipline of competency, as assigned by supervisor with minimal direction.
• Prepare material specifications for specific components.
• Prepares advanced sketches and calculations for a specific segment of a project.
• Assists in the development of technical specifications.
• Evaluates vendor bids and drawings to assure compliance with specifications.
• Visits vendor facilities to inspect structures and relevant equipment for compliance with requirements and existing drawings, and to evaluate the site, project requirements, and conditions.
• Interfaces with other disciplines and Clients.
• Prepare Material Take-offs on civil/structural items.
• Review vendor drawings and steel fabrication drawings.
• Develop a focus on least cost and safe design for civil/structural systems.
• Maintains continued awareness of project schedule and budget.

Requirements

• 3-7 years of progressive experience in the field of Civil/Structural Engineering, preferably in the petrochemical industry.
• PE certification or plans to sit for the PE examination; Texas PE preferred.
• Minimum of a BS in civil or structural engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Word and Excel software.
• Ability to use basic engineering software programs, such as STAAD or RISA; familiarity with AutoCAD is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the petrochemical industry.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD.