Structural Engineer IEDG • Lafayette, LA, US

Structural Engineer I

EDG • Lafayette, LA, US

3 days ago

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Department : Civil and Structural Engineering

Employment Type : Full-Time Regular

Part-Time Available : No

Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship : No

FLSA Exemption : Exempt (Eligible for Straight Time Overtime)

Job Summary

The Structural Engineer is responsible for the design of steel and concrete structures and pipelines related to new and existing onshore and offshore oil and gas facilities.I ncluded functions encompass assessment, analysis, and detailed design of platforms, foundations, skids, pipelines, risers and related appurtenances. This involves project phases from conceptual engineering through construction, installation, and start-up. Design specifications, regulatory compliance, and project documentation are additional functions of this position. Coordinating with and directing Designers and Drafters of structural and other disciplines is required to accomplish project tasks.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Conceptual, preliminary and detailed structural analysis and design, related to a variety of onshore and offshore, oil & gas facility projects;
Perform structural analysis utilizing the SACS suite of computer programs (analysis types include In-place, loadout, transportation, installation, fatigue, and non-linear (pushover));
Effectively reference current AISC, ASCE, API, AWS, ISO, and other industry regulatory, and project specific standards and codes;
Work on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects;
Develop project calculations and documentation using tools such as Mathcad, MS Word and MS Excel;
Utilize existing project guidelines and design tools;
Interface with design team which may comprise : project managers, engineers, drafters and support staff;
Research, learn, develop and implement various design techniques which may be industry specific;
Perform the necessary field work to obtain accurate information required to complete the assigned task;
Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

Basic or Minimum Requirement

BS in Structural or Civil Engineering (December 2025 or May 2026 graduates eligible);

For candidates with engineering degrees attained outside the U.S., the candidate must have attained an E.I.T. designation from a U.S. based state licensing board or provide documentation that the educational institution is ABET accredited;

Requires zero (0) to one (1) year experience in engineering design and / or project management of oil and gas and / or industrial facilities;

Strong knowledge and skill with MathCAD, MS Excel and MS Word;

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams;

Strong written and verbal communications skills required;

Strong organizational skills required;

Ability to interact with staff at all levels;

May require the ability to work overtime or travel to off-site work locations.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters' in Civil or Structural Engineering

Engineer Intern Certification strongly preferred

Additional Application Requirement

To be considered, candidates residing outside of commuting distance to the office are required to provide a cover letter regarding their intentions to relocate to the local area and that the candidate understands that there will be no relocation assistance provided. Candidates outside of commuting distance to the office who do not provide a cover letter will not be screened for the position. In addition, the candidate's location must be easily identifiable either on submittal documents or in the candidate's registration in our ATS.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily conducted in an office environment (Private or Semi-Private office) but may require occasional travel to off-site work locations;

Field duties may require outdoor work in a plant or offshore platform atmosphere;

Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel;

Working offshore or in plant and / or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels;

Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection;

May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes;

May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.

Physical Requirements (With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation)

Must be able to lift and carry twenty (20) pounds;

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits employee to communicate effectively;

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time;

Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations;

Sufficient manual dexterity which permit the employee to perform routine office duties;

Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.

Drug Free Workplace :

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug free workplace. Applicants are subject to both pre-employment hair and urine drug screens.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing which may include both hair and urine drug screens. In addition to the requirements of EDG's drug free workplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Industries

Oil and Gas

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