What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Structural Engineer position at Honeywell?
This is an Advanced Structural Design Engineer position based in our Honeywell LNG Headquarters located in Allentown, PA. This position will contribute to the LNG Mechanical Design Engineering (MDE) - External Engineering team.
As a member of the LNG MDE External Engineering team, you will be accountable for all Civil and Structural engineering aspects of LNG Equipment design. You will be responsible for supporting a complex and dynamic LNG equipment business by working across all engineering disciplines, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and project specifications. The person in this role will complete engineering analyses and calculations for structural steel platforms, ladders, railings, and module steel frames related to LNG Coil Wound Heat Exchangers, other Pressure Vessels, Cold Boxes, and Modularized Liquefaction Equipment.
Other duties will include checking and approving of detailed design drawings created by others, reviewing customer specifications, participating in internal and external model review meetings, and supporting heat exchanger design work, bid activities, continuous improvement, manufacturing activities, customer liaison, and field work.
The position requires occasional domestic and international travel.
NATURE AND SCOPE :
The Honeywell Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Mechanical Design Engineering team designs and manufactures specialized Coil Wound Heat Exchangers and other natural gas liquefaction equipment. The equipment is designed by our engineering organization and fabricated at our manufacturing facility in Port Manatee, FL, or other domestic and international 3rd party facilities. Our customers use this equipment to liquefy extracted natural gas, massively improving its transportability as an energy source to end users around the world.
This role will focus on providing Civil and Structural engineering technical support to a complex and dynamic LNG equipment business. It will require performing detailed design on heat exchanger platforms, pipe support systems, cold boxes, and heat exchanger module steel frames, as well as limited foundation design.
The incumbent will also be responsible for managing or performing dynamic structural studies considering environmental conditions such as wind, seismic, or blast loads. This will require collaborating closely with other designers and engineers within the MDE team. Occasional collaboration with other functional areas including Process Engineering and Project Management will be required.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Perform structural design and analysis calculations using governing codes, project specifications, standards (such as AISC, IBC, ASCE, ASTM), engineering formulas, skills, and experience.
Generate designs for industrial plant structures, platforms, ladders, railings, pipe supports, and
modularized equipment including cryogenic cold boxes.
Review customer / EPC specifications, industrial standards, and regulatory requirements to align scope of supply during project bid phase.
Function as the lead Structural Design Engineer on projects from conceptual phase through project execution.
Champion the implementation of modern technology and continuous improvement of work processes.
Review and approve project deliverables while ensuring compliance with internal specifications, standards, project specifications, and industry practices.
Participate in model review meetings within LNG team and with EPCs / Customers (e.g., 30%, 60% & 90%).
Maintain internal specifications, standards, work instructions, templates and job aids pertaining to structural engineering work.
Collaborate with other members within the team such as Structural Designer, Piping Designer, Pipe Stress Engineer, Pressure Vessel Engineer, and Pressure Vessel Designer.
Participate in plant visits occasionally and international field repair trips, as assigned.
SKILLS & ABILITIES :
Excellent collaborator
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent leadership qualities
Proactively seeks information from others
Independent and creative thinker and decision maker
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to develop a high level of confidence in proposing value added solutions.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Connecticut, and Hawaii is . For Washington and most major metropolitan areas in New York & California, the annual base salary range is . Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
MUST HAVES :
BS in Civil or Structural Engineering or related technical discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in structural steel design and analysis.
Professional Engineering license or the ability to obtain licensing within 1 year of employment.
Proficiency in structural engineering software, preferably STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition.
Experience in structural steel fabrication and erection processes.
Strong knowledge of AISC Steel Construction Manual, ASCE 7 standard (i.e., Wind and Seismic), IBC, ASTM standards, AWS welding standards, and other international standards.
WE VALUE
Proficiency in Structural Engineering analysis tools such as STAAD.Pro CONNECT.
Proficiency in MathCad and Microsoft Office Tools.
Knowledge of Dynamic analysis techniques and software.
Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools such as ANSYS.
Ability to navigate a 3D CAD model in software such as Hexagon Smart 3D and Review.
Experience with other CAD applications such as such SolidWorks or MicroStation is a plus.
Ability to read and interpret Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) is a plus.
Collaborative individual capable of working productively in a self-directed manner with minimal supervision. Strong organizational, communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
Highly motivated and able to work independently and efficiently in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.
Open to continuous improvement with a passion for continuous development and learning
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
