Description
Senior Structural Engineer - Petrochemical/Energy Sector
The Houston office is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer Project Manager with structural design experience and local client relationships in the petrochemical/energy sector. Structural design experience could include offshore platforms, docks, cooling towers, multi-level process structures, modular process structures, skid-mounted, multi-mounted and rail structures and foundations for various petrochemical equipment including compressors, towers, tanks, pumps, vessels, exchangers, substations, etc. Experience in rehabilitation of these structures a plus.
Project Managers at WJE have the following responsibilities: development and maintenance of client relationships, management of project teams, and responsibility for all client deliverables. The employee should be a well-rounded professional that successfully leads project teams, contributes to the company, is able to solve complex structural issues, and is an expert in one or more of the structural primary practice areas of WJE. The employee should be active in industry organizations, serve on technical committees, and author papers in their area of expertise while developing industry recognition as an expert. Project Managers contribute to WJE through mentoring of junior staff, participation in office and company development initiatives, participation with the in-house Technical Resource Groups, and business development. The employee is expected to be entrepreneurial in developing their own client base, have well-rounded structural technical expertise, and be able to provide sound solutions to client’s structural problems.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in related field with 10 to 25 years of relevant experience and expertise in one or more of WJE’s primary practices
Experience and an interest in working on solving problems with existing structures rather than new design
Experience managing projects
Active in professional organizations
Registration in area of expertise
Strong technical and general written and oral communication skills
Strong computer skills including CADD and Microsoft Office
Ability to work in the field
Ability to travel outside local area, depending on local work load and project locations