What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Structural Engineer position at G.I.S.?
Job Title: Civil/Structural Engineer
Location: Baton Rouge, LA or Houston, TX
Job Type: Full-Time, Mid-Level
Reports To: Department Lead
Company Overview:
Grand Isle Shipyard (GIS) is a premier oil and gas services company providing solutions to the energy sector. We specialize in offshore construction, onshore construction, and maintenance services. With over 75 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, safety, and innovation. We are expanding our team to continue driving growth of our fast-paced industry.
Position Summary:
The Civil/Structural Engineer IV is responsible for applying design and civil/structural engineering skills to a variety of Oil, Gas and Chemical projects in a multi-disciplinary environment. This is a mid-level position requiring extensive progressive experience with most work being performed under minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs all aspects of a civil/structural engineer
- Performs as discipline lead for larger, complex projects or multiple smaller projects
- Manages scope changes and tracks work progress
- Applies advanced engineering techniques and analysis to complex designs
- Supports development of TIC cost estimates and Engineering/Design effort hour estimates (MHE)
- Supervises design personnel
- Assists in development of strategies for pursuing internal and external clients
- Helps prepare information for executive review presentation
- Develops design guides and calculations templates
- Attends project field walks to evaluate project conditions and requirements
- Participates in meetings with clients and other disciplines
- Keeps supervisors informed of project progress
Qualifications:
- Education: BS or MS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited school required. PE required.
- Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience in civil/structural engineering projects for industrial clients such as refining, chemicals, etc.
- Skills:
- Proficient with MS Word and Excel software
- Knowledge of civil/structural engineering principles, terminology and concepts, as well as industry codes &standards
- Ability to effectively communicate with peers, co-workers, clients, customer, and the general public.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office setting. The role may require occasional travel.
- Physical Demands: This role requires the ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer. Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
EEOC Statement:
Grand Isle Shipyard (GIS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
