Senior civil structural design engineer

The ECI Group is looking for an experienced and knowledgeable Senior Civil/ Structural Design Engineer to supplement our existing civil/structural engineering team. Consider joining our team of experienced engineers and designers developing solutions for our petrochemical business lines.

Your Role With The Company:

Reporting Structure

This position reports directly to the Global Civil | Structural Engineering Manager.

Engineering Deliverables and Technical Support

• Execute and oversee the preparation of civil/structural engineering deliverables in accordance with the Company Management System, current legislation, project requirements, and applicable international standards.
• Review and check deliverables produced by others to ensure technical accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Provide technical information and engineering support to the project team.
• Participate in technical design and project reviews to confirm alignment with customer needs and QHSE requirements.

Teamwork and Leadership

• Work effectively both independently and as part of a larger engineering team.
• Lead large, multi-skilled engineering teams when required.
• Identify and present individual and departmental training and development opportunities for consideration.

Customer and Stakeholder Engagement

• Understand internal and external customer needs and ensure they are being addressed effectively.
• Build strong customer relationships through clear, consistent, and proactive communication.
• Interface with internal engineering disciplines and external project stakeholders, including clients, fabricators, and site contractor representatives.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to communicate technical needs, such as loads and mounting geometry, and to support their requirements, including access and clearances.

Background Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Structural Engineering in Louisiana and Texas.
• 5+ years of experience in structural engineering and heavy foundation design for large reciprocating machinery with significant dynamic loading in industrial applications.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil and structural engineering, operations, or other technical roles within a multidisciplinary petrochemical design environment.
• Self-motivated and able to deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision. Confident in making decisions, taking initiative, staying organized, and supporting multiple concurrent projects.
• Site experience, such as construction support, troubleshooting, site surveys, or fabricator shop work.
• Up-to-date knowledge of civil and structural international standards applicable to petrochemical process plants, with familiarity and experience using the following codes or later versions: AISC 14th Edition, ACI 318-08, ASCE 7-10, NFPA 101 2012, and IBC 2012.
• Strong command of industry-standard visualization and calculation tools, such as Navisworks, STAAD Pro, RAM Elements, Mathcad, SAP2000, Tekla, and other Bentley engineering software.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.