Who We Are:
At DBM Vircon we see the future through a very different lens. With over five decades of experience in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors, DBM Vircon is recognized as one of the industry-leading design/detailing and digital engineering companies. Drawing upon over 900 team members, with experience in over 6 continents, we regularly challenge the status quo by delivering high-end solutions and integrated delivery methods on some of the industry’s largest projects. Innovation, eminence, and digital are at the heart of everything we do.
Looking to expand our Engineering and Design footprint in North America, we are seeking highly motivated, energetic, and proactive individuals to help grow and drive the business forward and maintain our commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology.
This is a key role for an experienced Senior/Principal Structural Engineer to assist with the execution of projects. This represents a unique opportunity for individuals who are keen to progress in their careers and stamp their mark within a growing business in North America. The success of this role will be down to the individual with plenty of opportunity for growth and travel domestically and internationally to the Asia-Pacific region.
Your main responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Recruit, hire & manage structural engineering resources both domestically and internationally as well as other support staff as necessary to support both office and project requirements
- Be client-facing by continuing to build project and client relationships with and support the Business Development team in the growth of new relationships.
- Coordinate with other team members throughout North America to promote the full suite of DBMV services to the industrial market
- Serve as principal technical resource and subject matter expert in the execution of structural engineering portions of multi-discipline projects
- Perform all necessary engineering design calculations and material selection necessary to successfully design steel support structures to governing codes and standards.
- Utilize relevant engineering software (STAAD/SpaceGass/RISA) to support the structural engineering designs for modular buildings, process units, foundations, pipe racks & other steel structures
- Review client specifications and lead technical proposal development in conjunction with team members from other divisions
- Utilize Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools, when required, to perform stress analysis of complex geometries
- Evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals for technical suitability and completeness
- Generate and review detailed designs of bolted and welded connections and interface connections between structures and mechanical equipment.
- Work with a team of multi-discipline engineers and designers on projects across the entire life cycle from FEED, tender, detailed design and construction support phases
- Help establish and setup internal engineering and design standards and specifications
Essential Criteria:
- 10+ years of professional experience in the industrial sector, specifically oil & gas, mining or chemical process applications;
- Experience partnering with multi-divisional teams;
- Competent in engineering calculations and engineering design software with the ability to perform all necessary engineering calculations with the help of an extensive team of engineers and designers located around the world;
- Ability to provide accurate pricing estimation for potential works and assist teammates throughout the entirety of the project life cycle;
- Local to the Houston Area.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited ABET University
- A minimum of 10+ years of experience as a Structural Engineer
- PE License is highly desirable
- Tekla, STAAD, SpaceGass, RISA-3D, Navisworks advantageous
- Experienced working with US, Chinese and Australian steel standards advantageous
Values:
DBM Vircon is a values-based organization and it is essential that the core values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviors of the successful applicant are aligned with that of DBM Vircon:
- Integrity – You behave and act with the highest standard of integrity and honesty;
- Excellence – You strive for excellence to deliver innovative and quality solutions and outcomes. Curiosity is integral to your approach to achieve this – always looking for better ways to do things. You are determined to succeed in all of your actions;
- Collaboration – You seamlessly collaborate;
- Respect – You respect and value other people – you are inclusive in your behaviors and actions. You inspire, empower and help other people to grow, succeed and lead;
- Empathy – You understand, look after and serve other people.
DBM Vircon believes that when people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, points of view and capabilities work together there is increased organizational competence, innovation and performance. Diversity and inclusion assists us to come up with exciting ideas and solutions to problems, helping us to deliver a quality, distinct service to our wide range of clients. To strengthen our diversity, we welcome and strongly encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
If you would like to join our team, please apply now by submitting your resume addressing the above criteria.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- STAAD: 3 years (preferred)
- Structural engineering: 8 years (required)
- NavisWorks: 5 years (required)