Job Title: Structural Engineer

Department: Civil Engineering

Reports to: Supervisor, Structural Engineering

Location: Houston, TX

Estimated Salary Range: $ 145000 USD to $ 190000 USD per annum

Equinox Engineering USA Inc is a wholly owned subsidiary of Equinox Engineering Ltd. which is a Calgary-based EPCM firm. We are a market leader in oil and gas processing specializing in facilities design, implementation and operational assistance for natural gas, conventional and heavy oil projects. Our clients include several of the largest oil & gas producers worldwide, and we are currently executing a wide range of Renewable Natural Gas, Carbon Capture & Sequestration, Gas Processing, Oil Processing and Pipeline Projects.

Summary:

Structural Engineers oversee the design, analysis, building, and maintenance of load bearing structures. The Structural engineer will divide their time between design review and site visits, to make sure that the build complies with the plans, environmental factors, good industry practices, and sound engineering principles. If there are any discrepancies, they make recommendations and verify that required changes are made before signing off on the finished project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure structural designs meet the requirements of both the Client and Equinox.
• Provide designs on a variety of project sizes ranging from well pads to large plants.
• Ensure that projects are completed on time and on budget.
• Coordinate with other disciplines.
• Estimate design hours and manage civil scope for projects.
• Provide technical scope and evaluate Civil and Structural bids and contracts.
• Assist with development of Civil Department documents (specifications, templates and standards).
• Prepare reports, designs and drawings.
• Make calculations about loads and stresses.
• Select appropriate construction materials.
• Provide technical advice.
• Obtain planning and/or building regulations approval.
• Liaise with relevant professional staff.
• Monitor and inspect work undertaken by contractors.

Key Skills:

• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Broad exposure to oil and gas facility design including both natural gas and heavy oil, including field facilities / infrastructure projects as well as complete processing facilities.
• Civil and structural design experience of steel and concrete structures, piles and earthworks.
• Oil and gas experience is preferred but not required.
• Minimum 10-year experience in design and analysis of large reciprocating and centrifugal machine foundation systems.
• Foundation analysis with Dyna 6 and or SAP 2000 with complete knowledge of soil and structural modeling.
• Strong background in concrete foundation anchorage & grouting detailing and design as per ACI & ASCE standards.
• Strong background in concrete foundation rebar detailing and design as per ACI & ASCE standards.
• Strong background in modeling, analysis and design of pile foundation systems for dynamic loads.
• Complete knowledge of industry standards for complex machine foundation design and detailing.

Education and Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Minimum 10 years’ experience.
• Experience with RISA or equivalent software.
• A good working knowledge of construction materials.

Equinox Success Statement

Equinox delivers focused & experienced premium teams customized with the best technical expertise to align with client culture and requirements to ensure successful projects on a repeatable basis.