Intermediate Application Developer Jobs in Pearland, TX

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Regular Full-Time STRUC/FAC ENG Houston, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1388

Structural Engineer will perform the structural design for fired heaters, boilers, waste heat recovery units steam methane reformers. Activities include structural design, analysis, and modification of high-temperature industrial equipment, including heater casings, radiant/convection sections, ductwork, structural steel supports, stack and stack structures, and foundations. The Structural Engineer will report to the Manager of Structural Engineering.

• Calculate and distribute wind, seismic, dead and live loads to the appropriate heater elements. Design and analyze fired heater structural steel components, including radiant and convection section, ductwork, duct supports, end and intermediate tubesheet, platforms, ladders and stairs.
• Perform structural design and vibration analysis for self-supporting exhaust stacks under wind and seismic conditions.
• Provide foundation loads and design of base plates, splice plates, connection design.
• Perform design calculations for lifting lugs/trunnions, spreader beams/frames.
• Perform design calculations for cast radiant tube supports, convection end and intermediate tubesheets and brackets.
• Review General Arrangement drawings, Steel Arrangement drawings, Tube Support drawings, Erection drawings to ensure that these refect the design calculation. Review vendor drawings of bought out equipment like APH, Dampers, Guillotines etc.
• Provide guidance for shipping and construction of fired heaters. Design transport frames, lifting lugs, and tie-downs for modular heater sections to ensure safe transit and field erection.
• Must have an understanding of heater components like burners, ID and FD fans, APH, expansion joints, dampers, guillotines, sootblowers, spring hangers etc. Needs to know about various types of refractory like insulating castables, refractory and insulating firebricks, ceramic fiber blankets and modules.
• Ensure all work is in compliance with laws, codes, specifications and contract requirements.
• Interface with Project Managers, Engineers, Vendors and Clients as required to achieve project goals. Remaining current in the technology and trends of the profession.
• Provide guidance to Sales and Estimation team on proposals including providing guidance on steel factors and assist with setting up steel budgets. Provide comments on client specifications.
• Travel to site for field visits, 3rd party engineering resources, group offices, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education & PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

• Education Requirements:
  • Minimum Requirement: Bachelor of Science (BS) in civil engineering (structural), architectural engineering (structural), or structural engineering
  • Preferred Requirement: BS listed above plus a MS in civil engineering (structural) or civil engineering (construction)
• Professional Licensure Requirements:
  • Minimum Requirement: EIT (Engineer-in-Training) Certificate with expectation to earn PE within 18 months of employment.
  • Preferred Requirement: PE (Professional Engineer) License based on passing the NCEES Civil (Structural) exam or SE (Structural Engineer) License.
  • All candidates will be encouraged to complete the NCEES Structural Engineering exam within 36 months of employment and to become licensed as a SE (structural engineer).

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 Years of technical structural engineering experience within the oil and gas, petrochemical or heavy industrial sectors.

Required SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Proficiency in structural design software STAAD (or equivalent, like RISA) and familiarity with AutoCAD/Navisworks.
• Proficiency in Excel and to perform and create design sheets and coordinate the output to other programs such as STAAD and Autocad.
• Good knowledge of API 560 and structure design codes such as AISC, ASCE 7, UBC and other international design codes such as Canadian, Australian, British codes.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently.

WORK LOCATION:

Houston (Texas) or Tulsa (Oklahoma). No visa sponsorship (candidate must be authorized to work in the US).