Tarpon Specialty Services · 2 months ago
Structural Engineer – Gulf Coast LNG (Houston, TX / Sabine Pass / Beaumont)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$132.52/hr - $132.52/hr
10+ years expPrecise Engineering is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to support a major Gulf Coast LNG facility project. This role involves acting as the Owner’s Structural Engineering Representative for the design, construction, and startup of a natural gas pipeline and related facilities.
Oil & Energy
Responsibilities
Act as Owner’s Structural Engineer for a new natural gas lateral pipeline, aerial pipe bridge, metering station, and interconnect facilities serving a Gulf Coast LNG plant
Lead and coordinate civil/structural engineering activities, including plot plans, piping plans, foundation and structural details, load assessments, stress analysis, structural data sheets, drawings and calculations, and surveys and geotechnical/soil test reviews
Review and comment on all structural design deliverables from the EPC contractor and vendors
Support bid preparation and evaluation for structural scopes and packages
Serve as the primary structural point of contact with engineering contractors
Provide technical input during design, fabrication, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup
Troubleshoot and resolve structural technical issues arising throughout all project phases
Ensure structural packages comply with Owner standards, project specifications, and industry codes
Support material selection and procurement for structural steel, concrete, and related components
Monitor and manage EPC contractor performance to ensure on-time, on-budget execution of structural scopes
Assist with project economics, including cost estimating and AFE support, schedule development and updates, and construction and project progress reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering (or Civil with strong structural focus) from a 4-year accredited program
10+ years of experience in the oil & gas industry, ideally with US Gulf Coast projects
Experience with pipelines, pipe racks/pipe bridges, metering stations, and industrial structural supports
Expert-level knowledge of structural and industry codes and standards such as API, ASCE, ACI, and AISC
Demonstrated experience working with or for EPC contractors, Owner's Project Teams, or similar project environments
Strong communication skills with the ability to lead meetings, resolve technical issues, and align stakeholders
Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision
Willingness to travel up to 75% between the Houston EPC office (primary work location), LNG site near Sabine Pass, TX, and Owner's offices in Houston and Beaumont, TX
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas strongly preferred (or ability/willingness to obtain)
Benefits
Top-tier pay: $132.52 per hour for a high-impact Structural Engineer role.
Direct involvement in a flagship Gulf Coast LNG facility and associated natural gas infrastructure.
Long-term visibility through 3Q27 with exposure to the full project lifecycle (design through startup).
Opportunity to act as the Owner’s Engineer, leading and influencing structural decisions at every stage.
Company
Tarpon Specialty Services
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51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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