Principal Engineer Civil/Structural

Overview

Lead structural design and review for industrial/power projects, ensuring code compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• material takeoffs
• technical reports
• risk analysis
• temporary structures
• coordination
• design review

Tasks

-Perform material take offs for steel and concrete on industrial projects. -Prepare comprehensive structural technical reports and presentations that explain research, concepts, and recommendations. -Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation activities. -Responsible for the design and safety of temporary structures used during construction. -Coordinate with other disciplines, departments, and companies to ensure seamless technical compatibility and completion of engineering tasks safely, on-time, within budget and meeting all quality requirements. -Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications. -Interact with architects, consultants, and clients in a confident and professional manner. -Provide specific to discipline technical expertise to the degree of preparing and providing training for junior engineering personnel. -Write technical specifications and scopes of work for steel, concrete, and geotechnical materials. -Consider construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards, and other factors in planning stages and risk analysis. -Coordinate, review and approve building design plans, ensure work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations. -Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and 2D/3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses. -Travel to job sites and participate in walkdowns and provide construction or commissioning support. -Lead and provide technical guidance throughout the structural design and engineering process, often serving as the senior reviewer of calculations and structural models.

Requirements

• navisworks
• autocad
• structural engineer
• professional engineer
• 15+ years
• us authorization

What You Bring

-Familiarity with 3D design and viewing software such as Navisworks -Strong Microsoft Office software skills -Experience with large industrial projects, and understanding of project environments, requirements, and risks -Professional registration as a Structural Engineer (S.E.) (preferred) -15+ years of Structural Engineering experience in the Power and Industrial industry. -Knowledge and understanding of engineering, construction, and project management -Knowledge of AutoCAD, STAADPro, RISA, Enercalc or similar analysis software -Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from a four-year college or university with focus in Structural Design Courses. -Strong language skills (written and oral) -Professional registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.). (required) -Proven negotiation skills. -Must have authorization to work in the United States for any employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

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About Zachry Group

-It executes turnkey EPC and maintenance projects—from refinery revamps and petrochemical plants to power stations and ag-processing facilities. -The group’s engineering arm has built hundreds of processing units, including landmark olefins and polyethylene facilities. -It has played a lead role in thermal power, nuclear, and renewables including hydrogen, solar, biomass, and carbon capture programs. -Notably, it self-performs fabrication and fieldwork using a highly tenured craft workforce, often spanning multiple generations. -Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, the firm operates major regional centers in energy-rich areas like the Gulf Coast and Northeast.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship; must already have u.s. work authorization.