| Location | St Gabriel |
About Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials:
What if your work could shape the materials that power everyday life — from the cities we live in, to the healthcare we rely on, to the technologies driving our future? At Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials (OF & EM), this is exactly what we do. Count on a welcoming environment where purpose meets impact. Here, we collaborate across the Americas, Europe and Asia to develop, manufacture and supply fluoroproducts that play a fundamental role in advancing life around the world.
We foster a culture where diverse perspectives are valued, where you can contribute authentically, and where innovation and well-being go hand in hand. We encourage our people to grow, explore new solutions and become the best version of themselves. You will join an international, professional team and benefit from a competitive compensation package.
Position Summary
We are seeking aSenior Civil / Structural Engineerto serve as theprimary CSA technical authorityon the owner’s project team. This is ahigh‑impact, single‑point accountability role, responsible for ensuring CSA engineering quality, constructability, and compliance across all project phases.
You will work closely with EPC partners, modular fabricators, and construction teams to drive technically sound decisions that protectschedule, safety, quality, and cost, while ensuring alignment with company standards and industry codes.
This role will evolve from adesign‑focused, office‑based positioninto afield‑intensive roleas construction ramps up at the project site in St. Gabriel.
The project integrates with an existing operating facility and includes extensivecivil, structural, and architectural (CSA) scope, from geotechnical investigations and foundations to buildings, structural steel, and modular interfaces.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as theowner’s senior civil/structural engineering authorityfor the LIPS 6 capital project
Provide oversight and technical leadership ofEPC and contractor CSA deliverablesacross all phases (detailed engineering, procurement, modular fabrication, construction, pre‑commissioning)
Ensure CSA designs comply withcompany standards, FEED requirements, and applicable codes
Lead technical reviews and resolvenon‑conformances, deviations, and constructability issues
Review and respond toRFIswith timely, pragmatic, and technically sound direction
Apply strong expertise in:
Geotechnical and soils analysis
Foundations for major equipment and towers
Piling systems
Reinforced concrete and structural steel
Seismic, dynamic, and vibration analysis
Supportcost optimization through engineering decisions(design efficiency, constructability, material selection)
(This role does not own capital cost reporting.)
Partner with Engineering Manager, Project Manager, Construction, and QA/QC to ensure consistent CSA execution
Maintain active site presence during construction, providing real‑time engineering support
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degreein Civil or Structural Engineering (required)
15+ yearsof progressive experience in civil/structural engineering onmedium to large industrial capital projects ($100MM+ TIC)
Proven experience ofoil & gas, chemical, or petrochemical facilities preferred
Demonstrated capability working on theowner’s sideor in a senior EPC leadership role with strong execution accountability
Modular design and modular fabrication experience is highly preferred
Strong command ofinternational engineering codes and standardsand industrial construction practices
Experience working withmultiple contractors and geographically distributed teams
Work Environment & Logistics
Primary location:St. Gabriel, LA (Greater Baton Rouge area)
Combination ofoffice‑based engineering work and active construction site presence
Ability to work safely in field environments, including wearing PPE and navigating construction areas
Preference for local or regional candidates; candidates willing to relocate at their own expense will be considered
Travel may be required based on project needs
What We Offer:
Opportunity to play akey technical leadership roleon a long‑duration, flagship capital project
Competitive compensation:$108,000 – $200,000 base salary, based on experience and location
Short‑ and long‑term incentive opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Short‑ and long‑term disability and employee assistance programs
Potential opportunity to continue intofuture capital projects or project phaseswithin Orbia
We welcome purpose-driven dreamers, doers, and builders, recognising that it takes difference to make a difference. If you’re ready to bring your skills, talents, and perspective to moving your career, the company, people, and the planet forward, we’d like to hear from you.
We believe that every voice matters; every community deserves respect; and every challenge is an opportunity and united by empathy, we are stronger for our different perspectives. We are dedicated to building a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that supports the needs of all our employees regardless of their role, location, identity, and background.
The compensation for this position is included above. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.
The compensation package may also include short and long-term incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave, and an employee assistance program. At Orbia, we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home.
Orbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.