Lead Structural Designer - Oil, Gas, & Chemical (OGC)

Lead Structural Designer - Oil, Gas, & Chemical (OGC) Location: Houston, TX, US Requisition ID: 180966 Job Level: Senior Level Home District/Group: Kiewit OGC Engineering Department: Drafting & Design Market: OGC Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview AWe are an innovative team of engineers and designers that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff leads and collaborates with Kiewit’s module fabrication and construction teams to approach construction-focused engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence. District Overview Kiewit’s Oil, Gas, and Chemical Engineering Group is a full-service engineering firm. Our combined staff of engineers and design professionals has expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines, serving the LNG, midstream, refining and petrochemical markets. With unparalleled experience, our construction-focused engineering prioritizes constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery. Location This position is based out of our Energy Corridor Office in Houston, TX and typically requires less than 25 percent travel. Responsibilities Manage engineering design principles and procedures to performing intricate engineering design work. Manage other design group team members to review and exchange project information necessary for design and development; utilize project database to request reviews, hold list, requests for information, and other disciplines. Develop plans, drawings, and 3D models; verify all designs meet structural quality and design standards. Prepare information needed to develop design drawings; create guidelines, checklists and other knowledge base documents, and mentor other team members in design and drafting techniques. Lead project meetings, pipe rack meetings, initial and design meetings, and inform managers of project decisions. Manage and file master sets, superseded drawings, and original drawings. Qualifications Associate degree or High School diploma + 2 years’ experience as a minimum 18-25 years' minimum relevant experience. Travel Acts independently to determine methods and processes for assignments. Trains and leads team of designers as needed. Leads team for work with high complexity. Work with project team as representative and coordinates work within discipline department. Adjusts to varying demands of work and performs well. Develops and presents work in well-constructed written and verbal presentations. Clearly conveys messages and ideas, gains understanding. Communicates effectively across all departments of organization. Works collaboratively across departments and with field to solve problems. Supports project teams and departments in a positive and productive manner. Works well with other to accomplish common goals and objectives. Experience utilizing a computer-aided drafting program (MicroStation, AutoCAD, GeoPak, NavisWorks, S3D), and basic knowledge of the latest computer operating systems. Continuously looking for ways to improve processes for customers and makes recommendations for improvements. Other Requirements: Work productively and meet deadlines timely Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. May work at various different locations and conditions may vary. We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry. We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kiewit