Staff Registered Structural Engineer - LNG

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch’s Structural Services Team is seeking an experienced, creative, and highly talented Structural Engineer for employment.  The candidate will function in the capacity of a mid-level engineer. 

This position is focused on the design of structures which support Liquified Natural Gas facilities (LNG), making the facilities more resilient and sustainable. This engineer will design a variety of structural systems, broaden their design experience, and collaborate with other disciplines, while delivering critical LNG infrastructure projects to communities in the US and abroad. BVs broad portfolio of projects also provide the opportunity to participate in markets such as Power Generation, Industrial, Data Centers, Power Delivery, and Water to name a few. BVs diverse markets serve society and bring invaluable benefit to clients around the world. 

The Team

Black & Veatch Operations develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities that guide execution and process excellence across the organization. The foundation of Black & Veatch Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities. 

Key Responsibilities

• Execute complex structural analysis, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for the design of LNG facilities both onshore and offshore, industrial facilities, and other complex structural facilities. 
• Supervises Structural Engineers (both in the US and in overseas offices) and works with Structural Technicians in preparation of structural drawings and specifications. Is responsible for leading medium sized production teams and serving as the engineer in responsible charge for projects. 
• Perform construction phase engineering duties such as site visits, responding to RFI’s, and review of shop drawing submittals. 
• Perform project administrative tasks, which may include any/all of the following:  preparation of design fee estimates, monitoring progress against budget and schedule, management of project changes, and implementation of Black & Veatch Quality Control requirements. 
• Coordinate work with architects and other discipline engineers. Understands client interests and drivers and develops solutions to balance interests of all stakeholders. 
• Ability to lead a team to execute complex projects with construction values of up to $50M. 
• Provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies.  Assists in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards.  Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.   
• Support continuous improvement efforts. Provides guidance and direction to others. 
• Implements resource management strategy including managing resources for a small group. 

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Engineering or Master of Science from an ABET accredited Structural Engineering program. 
• Familiarity with the latest editions of the International Building Code, ASCE, ACI, API, AISC, AASHTO, and ASME. 
• Proficiency with use of structural analysis software such as RISA 3D, STAADPro, SAP 2000, or SACS. 
• Proficiency with use of non-structural software packages such as Bluebeam, ProjectWise, AutoCAD, and Revit, Microsoft Word and Excel. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science from an ABET accredited Structural or Civil Engineering program. 
• Professional registration in at least one state with the ability to obtain additional licenses. 
• Minimum five years of related structural design experience including steel and concrete structures. Preferred additional experience in design using aluminum, stainless steel, and FRP materials. 
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. 

Certifications

• Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.