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Fluor Corporation lists this Principal Design Engineer - Geotechnical opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and direction as listed. This position has oversight of a specific area, and acts as a representative to the department ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor’s competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This is the Lead position on assigned projects or performs engineering assignments of any complexity.
Develop and review estimates and schedules, progress reports, including workforce forecasts
Establish, track, and monitor material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts
Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting
Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve problems of difficult engineering complexity
Serve as Supervising Lead providing guidance/supervision to other leads and function as mentor to less experienced engineers including performance appraisal input and counseling
Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and sixteen (16) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Professional registration and membership in technical society (preferred)
Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting
Managing and leading a large project
Project set-up, developing control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out
Practical field experience
Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
Other Job Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National authorized to work in the U.S.
Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering or geoscience field of study
Master’s degree in geotechnical engineering
Minimum five (5) years of geotechnical engineering design experience
Proficient user of geotechnical limit-equilibrium and numerical modeling software, specifically PLAXIS 2D/3D
Capable of scoping and interpreting geological, geophysical, and geotechnical site characterization data for onshore, coastal, and nearshore projects
Ability to work effectively on multiple projects and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Provides geotechnical engineering expertise for Civil/Structural/Architectural (CSA), Pipelines, and Marine Terminals engineering functions.
Performs detailed geotechnical analysis and design on onshore, coastal, nearshore, and offshore projects.
Prepares scopes of work for 3rd-party geotechnical engineering services.
Reviews and approves 3rd-party proposals, design calculations, drawings, and reports.
Provides support to Lead Engineers from CSA, Pipeline, and Marine Terminals Lead on projects.
Preferred Qualifications
Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National authorized to work in the U.S.
Registered Professional Engineer
Minimum ten (10) years of geotechnical engineering design experience, including experience in petrochemical plants, nuclear power plants, onshore pipelines, and ports and marine terminals
Proficient user of GIS and/or CAD software for integration of topographic, geological, and geotechnical data
Capable of designing foundations, earth retaining structures, earthworks, working platforms, and pavements for petrochemical plants and nuclear power plants
Capable of scoping and managing seismic hazard assessments and performing seismic site-response analyses
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement
Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Salary Range
$139,000.00 - $258,000.00
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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