Engineer in Training – Entry-level – Energy Structures
| Company | Simpson Gumpertz & Heger |
|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX, USA |
| Salary | $73320 – $89440 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Master of Science in Engineering, Master of Engineering, or equivalent.
- Ability to obtain Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Structural Engineering (S.E.) license within five years.
- Up to 2 years of engineering experience.
- Experience with structural analysis, structural dynamics, and/or structural mechanics.
- Knowledge of design, analysis, evaluation, and/or permitting of onshore and offshore structures.
- Knowledge of safety/risk analysis and probabilistic methods is a plus.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines amongst competing priorities.
- Proficiency in at least one advanced analysis software package including ABAQUS, ANSYS, LS-DYNA, or USFOS.
- Proficiency in at least one structural analysis software package including SAP2000, SACS STAAD-PRO, or RISA.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with technical staff and clients.
- Ability to travel to remote job sites including offshore.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and assessment of offshore platforms, chemical plants, and LNG terminals.
- Develop design criteria and specifications for various structures, systems, and components.
- Perform blast and fire response analyses.
- Perform structural, seismic, and soil-structure interaction analyses.
- Perform dropped object, ship collision, and projectile impact studies.
- Metocean analysis of offshore structures and structural integrity management program support.
- Design new structures and repairs of existing structures.
- Assist with research and development efforts for LNG plants and offshore wind structures.
- Interface with diverse analysts, designers, licensing engineers, regulators, and risk managers.
- Review work by technicians, drafters, and others assisting the project team.
- Conduct field investigations and site walkdowns.
- Prepare proposals, letters, reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
- Prepare engineering calculations using software such as MATLAB and Mathcad.
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations.
- Develop and utilize programming and scripting languages including Python.
- Maintain direct client contact within context of assigned work.
- Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to staff.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of safety/risk analysis and probabilistic methods is a plus.