Associate Structural Engineer

Houston, Texas

Full time

R2130493

Title:

Associate Structural Engineer

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KBR ISA (Integrated Solutions Americas) delivers integrated, end-to-end engineering, procurement, and construction management services to the refining, LNG, midstream, chemicals, petrochemicals, oil and gas, power, and industrial infrastructure sectors. Our focus spans proprietary technology, consulting, and energy transition to complete delivery of major capital projects and programs.

KBR’s Consulting team provides a comprehensive portfolio of work, small, standalone contracts to world-class mega projects.

KBR is seeking motivated recent graduates and early-career engineers who are eager to begin a rewarding career in Naval Architecture and Structural Engineering as an Associate Structural Engineer. As part of our Integrated Solutions team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on the design and analysis of complex offshore structures and floating production systems.

As part of the team, you will work side-by-side with senior engineering staff conducting calculations and analysis. You will also be expected to interface with clients during projects as well as assist in the development of written engineering reports. Some travel (domestic and international) to the offshore facilities may be required for this position.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Participating in design and analysis of the offshore floating production or drilling units, such as semisubmersibles and FPSO’s

• Developing pipeline systems both or greenfield and brownfield

• Conducting structural FEA analysis and assessment for offshore fixed, floating and subsea structures and support the development of associated drawings

• Calculate wind and hydrodynamic loading for offshore floating structures

• Define load conditions and check the stability

• Strength, fatigue and buckling assessment of stiffened plating structures as well as pipelines and flowlines

• Utilize DNV SESAM and/or ABAQUS software suite to perform the structural and hydrodynamic analysis

• Writing technical reports

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Graduated from an accredited college or university, with a baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral degree in civil/ structural engineering, naval architect, or mechanical engineering with 0-5 years of experience;

• Good academic standing as established by your college or university

• Have a declared degree and major appropriate for the position

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Graduate and/or Intern Engineering work experience

• Knowledge of offshore Oil and Gas

• Any experience with engineering software packages such as AUTOCAD, MathCAD, Matlab and/or finite element structural packages (e.g., ANSYS, ABAQUS, SESAM, SACS, STAAD, etc.)

• AI familiarity

KBR Benefits​

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.​

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