Kent · 1 month ago
Lead Civil Structural Engineer
2050 West Sam Houston Parkway South, Suite 1300, Houston, TX, 77042, US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
15+ years expKent is looking for a Principal Civil Structural Engineer to be based in Houston, TX. The role involves providing oversight on civil/structural engineering design, coordinating with various disciplines, and ensuring effective quality products throughout project implementations.
EnergyEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental Engineering
Responsibilities
Provide overall oversight on civil/structural engineering design on project(s)
Review complete designs and calculations as required to meet project requirements
Coordinate with other disciplines and assist civil/structural project team to ensure effective quality product
Perform site development, surface creation, site preparation works including SWPPP, rough grading and finished grading
Perform storm water drainage, effluents design; manhole and cat basic detailing; water/sanitary sewer design and modeling
Design roadway, paving, and fencing plan
Foundations for equipment, Furnaces, Towers, Flares, Tanks, Cooling Towers, Exchangers, Vessels, Pumps and Compressors w/ Dynamic Analysis, Substations
Blast Analysis and Reinforcement
Pipe Racks
Auxiliary Structures for Operations and Maintenance and Multi-level Steel Structures for Heavy Equipment
Flare Stacks (Derrick and Guy-Wire)
Blast Resistant Structural Design
Keep up to date on new engineering processes, techniques, and standards
Develop and recommend improvements in engineering and design standards to lower cost and improve work quality and facilitate maintenance
Ensure that effective methods and design/engineering techniques are used
Resolve project issues and problems
Provide technical guidance to co-workers and project team
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Structural Engineering required
Minimum 15 years relevant experience in the Oil & Energy industry required
Familiar with PIP Standards
Working knowledge of civil/structural layout and design complying with industry standards
Familiar with commonly used civil/structural engineering standards and codes including but not limited to IBC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE codes as well as commonly used civil/structural engineering software
Proficient in MS Office (Excel and Word)
Working knowledge of Civil 3D, L-pile, Navisworks, STAAD
AutoCAD 2D/3D
Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects
Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment
Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal/rapport building skills necessary to work effectively as a team member, and to plan/coordinate processes for results
Company
Kent
Kent is a provider of engineering services for the energy and industrial sectors.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-08-01Acquired
2015-07-23Private Equity
Leadership Team
Damian O'Gara
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