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Environmental and Safety Solutions, Inc. · 2 days ago

Structural & Civil Designer (ESS-302)

Houston, TX

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

$55/hr - $70/hr

6+ years exp

Environmental and Safety Solutions, Inc. (ESS Inc.) is a Cincinnati based certified MBE that provides health and safety, engineering, environmental technical and management services. The Structural & Civil Designer will plan and conduct independent work in the Civil, Structural and Architectural Engineering discipline, overseeing project phases and providing technical direction to subordinate staff.

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Responsibilities

Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of engineering work for the Oil, Gas and Chemicals Business Unit in the Civil, Structural and Architectural (CSA) Engineering discipline assigned to a project or staff group

Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice associated with civil site development design activities but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials and/or difficult coordination requirements

Performs work using client Standard Application Programs (BSAPs) and appropriate 2-D and 3-D Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD) tools

Plans, coordinates or prepares work specifications, technical bid evaluations and award recommendations for subcontracts or material requisitions associated with civil site development

Coordinates engineering efforts in assigned areas between Civil Engineering and other engineering disciplines, clients, suppliers, and contractors

When delegated, assumes a lead technical role over other engineers or project subgroups for completing specific tasks

Assists in on-the-job-training of assigned personnel and provides input for their performance evaluations

Prepares letters to vendors and clients

Reviews civil site development deliverables and technical documentation produced by suppliers and subcontractors

Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals associated with civil site development

Performs or assists in the performance of problem analysis and original design associated with civil site development

Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs and staffing requirements for proposals, forecasts and change orders associated with civil site development

Reviews and checks work of subordinate engineers associated with civil site development

Supports the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction

Qualification

Civil Engineering degreeProfessional engineering licenseDesign engineering experience2-D3-D CADDCivil site developmentEngineering calculationsProblem analysisOral communicationWritten communicationTeamwork

Required

A recognized Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university with 6+ years of project experience

A professional license in an appropriate engineering discipline from a recognized licensing board

Practical work experience in design engineering or relevant equivalent experience in allied types of engineering sufficient to demonstrate competence as a trained engineer

Knowledge of discipline engineering techniques, the design of engineered systems, and engineering and design calculations

Experience in preparation and checking of civil site development design deliverables (concepts, drawings, calculations and quantities) for site layout, site drainage, rough grading, finish grading, rigid and flexible pavements, railroad crossings, storm water and sanitary systems, fencing, underground utilities services and soil retention and stabilization structures

Understanding of the application of Engineering Department Procedures and relevant client design guides

Broad knowledge of the application of engineering to plant constructability as applied to construction methods and materials

Knowledge of current computer applications for engineering and design including appropriate knowledge of 2-D and 3-D CADD, and relevant client Standard Application Programs (BSAPs) to perform the work

Understanding of engineering planning and control methods including computerized methods

Understanding of the roles played by other departments on projects including basic construction practices and the economics involved

Understanding of industry or regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to the Civil Engineering discipline such as those developed by AASHTO, ACI, ASTM, Asphalt Institute, PCA etc

Skill in oral and written communication