Lead Civil Structural Engineer

Optimized Process Designs - Katy, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Katy, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is seeking a Lead Civil Structural Engineer to join our team headquarters in Katy, TX. The Civil Structural team focuses on the associated technical aspects of our Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) projects from early development phase through commissioning and turnover. OPD is an engineering/construction company with expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. Originally incorporated in 1980, OPD has developed a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and the ability to successfully execute projects. OPD has a key advantage in being able to supply construction services as well as engineering/procurement, enabling clients to have a 'one stop shop' for the overall project, providing increased efficiency and avoiding potential interface problems. OPD's industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention have made us a preferred partner to our customers, and our tight-knit, highly productive team atmosphere makes OPD a great place to work.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers and other engineering disciplines to develop and execute an effective project design strategy to support civil and structural requirements.
• Prepare the scope of work, technical specifications, and all required drawings necessary for documentation in bid packages.
• Interact with suppliers and contractors as necessary to resolve construction and engineering design issues.
• Provide necessary project and field construction support, including troubleshooting and/or evaluation of existing civil/structural systems.
• Assist in defining project scopes and estimates, execute all aspects of structural design, and support project construction as required.
• Review incoming RFIs/Submittals and expedite responses.
• Participate in final design coordination meetings and approve modifications.
• Conduct walk-downs with site representatives to verify proper installations.
• Responsible for engineering structural steel supports, pipe racks, modular skids, and platforms.
• Engineer foundations for racks & structures, vertical & horizontal vessels, pumps, compressors, and the balance of plant foundation for gas plants.
• Participate and promote Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) work culture.
• Enforce EH&S regulations and adhere to current codes and standards.
• Participate in proposal preparation activities if required.
• Conduct estimates for materials and field manhours, as well as engineering hours.

Requirements

• BS in Civil Engineering
• Gas treatment and/or natural gas structural design experience

Nice-to-haves

• Lead engineer experience