Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer

Wood is recruiting for a Structural Engineer to join its Operations Americas business. This opportunity is on-site in Pasadena, Texas.

The Role

As the Structural Engineer you will be responsible for setting the direction of the chemical manufacturing site's civil & structural reliability program, managing facility-based capital projects supporting that program, and providing expert guidance to that site and others around civil & structural concerns or questions.

Responsibilities

• Civil / Structural Asset Strategy & Reliability
• Project Engineering & Execution
• Engineering Standards, Codes & Compliance
• Safety & Risk Management
• Cross Functional Collaboration & Technical Leadership

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 20+ years of progressive experience in industrial manufacturing, chemical, petrochemical, refining, or heavy industrial environments
• Strong background in structural steel, concrete, foundations, and industrial infrastructure systems
• Experience developing life cycle management strategies and capital replacement roadmaps for civil assets
• Knowledge of inspection methodologies, degradation mechanisms, and repair techniques for aging infrastructure
• Familiarity with engineering contractors, construction practices, and field execution challenges
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance risk, cost, and operability
• Effective communicator able to translate technical issues into business focused recommendations
• Proven ability to influence cross functional teams without direct authority
• High standards for safety, quality, and technical rigor
• Continuous improvement mindset with a strong sense of ownership for asset integrity

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.

Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Job Info

• Job Identification 29591
• Job Category Engineering
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Pasadena, TX, United States
• Market Sector Oil & Gas
• Recruiting Type Professional & Technical