Civil/Structural Engineer 4 in Lake Charles, Louisiana | Careers at S&B Lake Charles

OVERVIEW

S&B is actively searching for an experienced Civil/Structural Engineer to join our team in Lake Charles, LA. The Civil/Structural Engineer 4 independently performs assignments requiring the application of standard design engineering techniques for a small project or selected segments of a larger project. The incumbent must be capable of exercising independent judgment in evaluating, selecting, and applying standard design engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to make minor design adaptations and modifications. Assignments have clear and specific objectives and require the investigation of a limited number of variables.  If you are an experienced Civil/Structural Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity in the Pittsburgh area, we invite you to apply and contribute to our continued success. This position needs to live in the Pittsburgh area but can be a 100% work from home.

ABOUT S&B

S&B is an exceptional full-service Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company, proudly maintaining private ownership and operation for over five decades. With our extensive experience, we have successfully undertaken diverse projects across various industries, including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Energy Transition, Power, and Pulp & Paper.  What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to safety, timely project completion, and cost-effective solutions. Our proven track record speaks for itself, as we consistently deliver outstanding results while adhering to the highest industry standards. Moreover, our company culture is unparalleled, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.  At S&B, we understand the value of our talented team, and we ensure they are rewarded accordingly. We offer a competitive compensation package, flexible and hybrid work schedules, and a comprehensive benefits program to attract and retain the best professionals in the field.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May provide coordination and technical guidance to designers, and less experienced specialists and engineers, and others who assist in specific assignments.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, or equivalent. 

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Normally requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in Civil/Structural Engineering (or equivalent working knowledge/experience), and is usually referred to as the senior level of Civil/Structural Engineering. Registration as a licensed professional engineer is required. This includes extensive experience in utilizing various computer software packages and automated engineering and design equipment.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determines client requirements and develops specifications, drawings, instructions, and related documents.
• Reviews vendor drawings for major components.
• Evaluates need for design changes and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Consults with construction personnel concerning design constructability as related to field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling of construction activities.
• Ensures that production of drawings, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements.
• May plan, schedule, coordinate, and oversee the work of lower-level engineers and specialists who assist with particular projects.
• Provides conceptual design input for preliminary project estimates.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of clients, managers, designers and engineers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Occasionally may conduct or participate in a field trip to an operating plant or construction site. This requires normal hearing, the ability to stand, walk, reach, climb and balance, clear close and distance vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Lifting up to 25 pounds may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Normal work environment will be a business office with moderate noise. Occasionally may visit or be temporarily assigned to work in an operating plant or at a construction site. This may require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, work near moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals and airborne particles.

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