Parttime Structural Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is accountable for providing senior level structural design engineering support for the construction of marine structures for Orion and its affiliates. Typical projects may include port facilities, wharves, liquid cargo terminals, bridges and causeways, container terminals, cruise terminals, bulkheads, docks, piers, or marinas. The incumbent will typically supervise Engineers and Project Management team members on a regular basis.

The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, most importantly with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with the VP of Engineering and Engineering and Structural Design team to achieve departmental business goals and objectives.
• Leads the growth and development of our team by providing mentorship, technical guidance, and participation in the hiring and evaluation of junior staff.
• Interfaces with engineering and project team members and/or customer/client to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the engineering services being requested.
• Applies extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assigned engineering projects.
• Performs structural engineering analysis and design of new and existing marine structures (bulkheads, sheet-pile walls, retaining walls, concrete wharves, and mooring/breasting dolphins).
• Performs finite element structural modeling of marine structures (SAP or STAAD).
• Reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• Develops new techniques and/or improved processes for design projects.
• Provides technical advice on safe designs and construction.
• Reviews and approves scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Prepares bid package proposals for upcoming engineering and project work.
• Represents the Company at industry-wide conferences and symposiums.

EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

• Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations, or Company policies and procedures promptly and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information belonging to the Company.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• BS Degree in Structural Engineering from an accredited college or university and a minimum of eight (8) years of work experience is required. Prior work experience in the marine construction, heavy industrial, or engineering design industries is preferred but not required. The incumbent must have a working knowledge of Project Engineering Standards, Marine Construction Materials, Procurement, Estimating, Scheduling, Project Tracking Software, Cost Control, and Safety and Environmental Compliance.
• The incumbent must have the ability to quickly learn the technical aspects of the business; be an effective communicator; have the ability to interface well with employees at all levels of the organization; and possess a high degree of personal integrity.
• Discretion and trustworthiness and the ability to keep all Company information and materials strictly confidential (both internally and externally) are essential elements of this position.
• Must be well organized, diligent, and be a self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision and to independently identify work to be done. Must be flexible and have the ability to adjust to sudden changes in work priorities. The incumbent must also have the ability to prioritize work generally and in order to accommodate those changes. Attention to detail and extreme care in performing tasks accurately and carefully are also essential.
• The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment if required to work or visit the jobsite. This may include hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, personal flotation devices, or other equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.
• The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel. Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.

Compensation & Benefits:

An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered. Benefit plans include:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Career Growth & Development

Candidate Response:

Qualified applicants should apply through the company career page: Orion Career Page.

Candidates that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.