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Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is seeking a Lead Civil Structural Engineer to join the team at our headquarters in Katy, TX. The Civil Structural team focuses on the associated technical aspects of our Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) gas treatment and natural gas projects from early development phase through commissioning and turnover. The ideal candidate for this role will have extensive experience in designing horizontal and vertical vessel foundations, racking, and structural steel components. In this role, you will not only be responsible for estimating, bidding, and engineering, but you will also provide crucial support for any field construction needs that arise.

Our Team

OPD is an engineering/construction company with an expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the larger Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries. Originally incorporated in 1980, OPD has developed a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and ability to successfully execute projects. OPD has a key advantage in being able to supply construction services as well as engineering/procurement. This enables clients to have a one stop shop for the overall project, providing increased efficiency and avoiding potential interface problems. OPDs industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention have made us a preferred partner to our customers and our tight knit, highly productive, team atmosphere makes OPD a great place to work.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with Project Managers and other engineering disciplines to develop and execute an effective project design strategy to support civil and structural requirements.
• Prepare the scope of work, technical specifications, and all required drawings necessary for documentation in bid packages.
• Interact with suppliers and contractors as necessary to resolve construction and engineering design issues.
• Provide necessary project and field construction support, including troubleshooting and/or evaluation of existing civil/structural systems.
• Assist in defining project scopes and estimates, execute all aspects of structural design, and support project construction as required.
• Review incoming RFIs/Submittals and expedite responses.
• Participate in final design coordination meetings and approve modifications.
• Conduct walk-downs with site representatives to verify proper installations.
• Responsible for engineering structural steel supports, pipe racks, modular skids, and platforms.
• Engineer foundations for racks & structures, vertical & horizontal vessels, pumps, compressors, and the balance of plant foundation for gas plants.
• Participate and promote Environmental Health & Safety (EH& S) work culture.
• Enforce EH& S regulations and adheres to current codes and standards.
• Participate in proposal preparation activities if required.
• Conduct estimates for materials and field manhours, as well as engineering hours.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Gas treatment and/or natural gas structural design experience

What Will Put You Ahead

• Lead engineer experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Direct client and vendor interface experience

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Optimized Process Designs (OPD) provides clients with detailed engineering packages in all disciplines, single-point procurement for all equipment and materials, fabrication, and direct-hired construction services throughout the United States. We leverage in-house capabilities and provide services with faster speed to market to help deliver increased cost savings while minimizing risk.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.