Senior Structural Engineer

Schneider Engineering and Consulting Company, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Senior Marine Structural Engineer in Houston, TX. This position is accountable for providing both senior level structural design engineering support for the construction of marine structures for Orion, its affiliates and other clients, and is accountable for creating and maintaining client relationships and identifying new marine projects for the Orion organization. Typical projects may include port facilities, wharves, liquid cargo terminals, bridges and causeways, container terminals, cruise terminals, bulkheads, docks, piers or marinas. The incumbent will supervise Engineers and Project Management team members on a regular basis. This position will also assist in coordinating and facilitating the proposal process with potential clients by writing proposals, developing budget and pricing information, submitting pre-qualification documentation, negotiating contracts, and presenting proposals to clients. The incumbent will typically work with the VP of Engineering, Business Development Managers, Project Managers, and potential customers and clients in achieving the objectives of this position.

Specific Responsibilities :

• Works with the VP of Engineering and Engineering and Structural Design team to achieve departmental business goals and objectives.
• Leads the growth and development of our team by providing mentorship, technical guidance, and participation in the hiring and evaluation of senior & junior staff.
• Interfaces with engineering and project team members and / or customer / client to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the engineering services being requested.
• Applies extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assigned engineering projects.
• Performs structural engineering analysis and design of new and existing marine structures (bulkheads, sheet-pile walls, retaining walls, concrete wharves, and mooring / breasting dolphins).
• Demonstrates ability to develop business and marketing strategies that will help the Company achieve its short and long-range business objectives.
• Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain on-going client relationships with customers and clients to investigate new business and project opportunities as they arise as well as prospect new clients.
• Demonstrates ability to serve as a primary liaison with new clients in bid proposals, pre-qualification submittals, and contract negotiations.
• Performs finite element structural modeling of marine structures (SAP or STAAD).
• Reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• Develops new techniques and / or improved processes for design projects.
• Provides technical advice on safe designs and construction.
• Reviews and approves scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Prepares bid package documents (drawings, specifications, probable construction cost estimates).
• Represents the Company at industry-wide conferences and symposiums.
• Evaluates upcoming project opportunities to assess the feasibility of the business prospect for the Company.All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.
• Responsible and accountable for our own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all our co-workers and any others we come in contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed by us.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).

Position Requirements :

Master's and / or Bachelor's degree (required) in Structural Engineering or in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis. Professional Engineer license in an US State or ability to obtain PE through reciprocity within 6 months of hire. A minimum of ten (10) years of work experience in marine structural engineering design is required. Prior work experience in the marine construction, heavy industrial or engineering design industries is preferred but not required. The incumbent must have a working knowledge of Marine Structural design, Engineering Standards, Marine Construction Materials, Procurement, Estimating, Scheduling, Project Tracking Software, Cost Control, and Safety and Environmental Compliance. The incumbent must also have a high level of business acumen and be technically proficient and knowledgeable about the marine construction industry.

The incumbent must have the ability to quickly learn the technical aspects of the business; be an effective communicator; have the ability to interface well with employees at all levels of the organization; and possess a high degree of personal integrity.

Discretion and trustworthiness, and the ability to keep all Company information and materials strictly confidential (both internally and externally) are essential elements of this position.

Must be well organized, diligent, and be a self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision and to independently identify work to be done. Must be flexible and have the ability to adjust to sudden changes in work priorities. The incumbent must also have the ability to prioritize work generally and in order to accommodate those changes. Attention to detail and extreme care in performing tasks accurately and carefully are also essential.

The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment if required to work or visit the jobsite. This may include hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, personal flotation devices, or other equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

Compensation and Benefits :

An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered. Benefit plans include :

Medical, including Prescription Drugs

Dental

Vision

Life and AD and D Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan w / company match

Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave

Pre-Tax Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Growth and Development

Candidate Response : Qualified candidates should apply at :

Candidates that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by law.