Consulting Engineer Civil/Structural

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is currently looking for a talented and self-motivated Consulting Civil/Structural Engineer to join our team in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will lead large projects for routine engineering and design tasks of the civil/structural area.

• Perform Structural Engineering duties in the design, analysis, and preparation of calculations, drawings, and specifications for use on specific projects.
• Perform and prepare structural designs and modifications of industrial structures and systems for one or multiple assigned projects.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and construction throughout all phases of planning, design, and construction.
• Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
• Prepare conceptual and detailed design sketches, engineering calculations, construction drawings, and specifications.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines to participate in development of plans, elevations, and basis of design documents to guide construction.
• Apply basic technical principles, theories, standards, and concepts in development of engineering design packages.
• Consider construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards, and other factors in planning stages and risk analysis.
• Understand and apply applicable building codes and industry specific standards for engineering projects. Understand and be able to determine applicability of local, state, and international building codes.
• Specify building materials such as concrete and steel for use in specific projects, and review supplier submittals and test reports from third-party laboratories.
• Present technical information to peers or other personnel for review, to implement standards, or operating procedures.
• Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
• Provide Material Take Offs and cost estimates for materials, labor, and engineering to determine a projects economic feasibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university with focus in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 20+ years of Civil/Structural Engineering experience.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, transparent, teamwork-based culture
• Complex Problem Solving (STEM).
• Critical Thinking.
• Good Communication Skills (Verbal and Written).
• Judgment and Decision Making.
• Occasional periods of travel to customer plants and construction sites.
• May be required to work in an office, as well as in a power plant or industrial environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree or PhD in Structural Engineering discipline
• Structural Engineer (SE) License
• Expertise in structural dynamic analysis of rotating & reciprocating machines
• Proficient with Engineering and Computer Software (MS Office, AutoCAD, 2D &/or 3DCAD, Bluebeam, Revit, NavisWorks, STAAD, Risa 3D, SPMats, Enercalc, LPile, DynaN or Dyna 6
• Civil/Structural lead experience for mid to large cap EPC projects in Energy & Chemicals, LNG or Power

Zachry Group is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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