Description Position Title:
Principal Civil/Structural Engineer
Location:
Houston, TX
Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project lifecycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of the project. Our worldwide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services and more.
Position Description
The Principal Civil/Structural Engineer handles medium, large and complex projects. He/she has wide latitude of technical authority with full work responsibilities, as well as limited administrative responsibilities, over a group of Civil/Structural Engineers and Designers. He/she may assign and review work of lower-level personnel. He/she may also function as the Lead Civil/Structural Engineer, responsible for all discipline technical and scheduling matters pertaining to the assigned project. Work is periodically reviewed by the Chief Civil/Structural Engineer for accomplishment of objectives.
Essential Functions
ADDENDUM: CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Department Functions
Civil/Structural Engineering is a highly specialized group whose function is to provide design-engineering service covering:
SIte Data Sheet
– Prepare site specific data sheet listing the design loads viz. Dead, Live, Wind & Seismic and the environmental conditions.
Site Grading & Drainage
– Develop the optimum grading & surface drainage system based upon existing contours, site constraints, local regulatory requirements & cost.
Calculations – Perform Calculations And Analysis For The Following
Runoff calculations for sizing culverts and Erosion & Sedimentation Control devices.
Foundation calculations for steel building columns, compressors, pumps, other equipment, pipe anchors & supports, cable tray supports, storage tanks etc.
Structural steel calculations for pipe anchors & supports, access platforms, cable tray supports etc.
Standards Specifications
– Responsible for technical content of standards and preparation of specification for the following:
Reinforced Concrete
Structural Steel
Pre-Engineered Steel Building
Geotechnical Investigation
Topographic Surveying
General & Select Fill
Construction Drawings – Approved For Construction Drawings And Schedules
Erosion Control Plan & Details
Typical Details
Foundation Location Plans
Foundation Details
Structural Steel Location Plans
Structural Steel Details
Bar Bending Schedules
Material Take Off
Grading plans and details
Building Architectural Plans and Details
Requirements Qualifications
Gulf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.