Senior Civil / Structural Engineer - Hybrid

Company: Viva USA, Inc.
Location: Houston
Posted on: June 27, 2025

Job Description:

Title: Senior Civil / Structural Engineer - Hybrid Description: The Senior Civil-Structural Engineer/Designer should have at least ten years of design engineering experience in an EPC setting. Responsibilities are varied and include preparing and providing estimates, scope of work documents, technical reviews, analysis and design - and input for Proposal/Geotechnical Investigation, Engineering, Bid and Construction phases. As well, assist project and engineering teams in developing and implementing site-specific civil-structural design methodology, estimates, and scope of works with the client budget and schedule in mind. Emphasis is on Civil Design & Experience for Hydraulic and Hydrological design of industrial plants in Gulf Coast and other regionally across the US Ability to work in fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders Ability to collaborate with in-house Engineering Delivery team and other E&C Centers as well as third-party contractors and firms. Verify inputs received from internal and external design team members and vendors by highlighting apparent inconsistencies, errors and omissions. Interface and expedite outside EPC/engineering entities to perform to client scope, budget and schedule. Check EPC construction deliverables for thoroughness of design and engineering detail. Perform engineering and design as required for civil-structural design typical for industrial infrastructure and plant construction Assist project and construction team in resolving civil-structural issues as they arise during engineering and construction. Review vendor/fabricator shop drawings as required. Answer RFIs and TQs as required. Support Engineering Delivery group on other technical requests as required, including interdisciplinary aspects (piping, E&I, etc) Contribute to improvement upon design in-house or techniques or improvements (dynamic equipment, cooling towers, piling etc) Be able to obtain PE and provide responsible charge duties for civil-structural scope Have a good understanding of structural design in terms of foundations, structural steel, connection designs Have a good understanding of civil related activities including hydrological design, routing for both greenfield and brownfield developments Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with PE (hard requirement) 10 -25 years experience in an EPC setting. Over 25 years is overqualified Travel on an average 25% to project locations and engineering offices as required. travel will be international mostly. Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection Hydrological Design of Stormwater and Effluent Systems for Industrial Plants, including hydraulic structures and conveyances Ability to understand, interpret and implement local regulations pertaining to temporary and permanent detention, retention, sediment basins Capability with Civil-3D, StormCAD, HEC-RAS, etc Design of Concrete Structures & Piles as required Design of Steel Structures and Anchorage as required Familiarity with AutoCAD, SmartPlant Review and Navisworks. Capability with Structural Design Programs Such as STAAD, Mat3D Ability to use standard and national building codes (IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC etc) for design, population of site data sheets, and more Be motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges Support and liaise with a wide variety of people and teams Be able to work with Google Suite of products Work both independently and as part of a team. Exercise independent judgment and ownership using technical knowledge Have strong attention to detail with emphasis on organization Work under deadline pressure Be able to communicate effectively within the office and externally with clients and contractors Highest Level of Education Required for this Position: Minimum Bachelor's of Civil Engineering Qualifications (IE SAP Experience, Excel Knowledge, Any Certifications, Years of Experience in Certain Fields): PE License in Civil Engineering and Ability to obtain more licenses

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