SPIRIT (Core Values)
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Safety and Quality
We are passionate about providing quality results, safely delivered. We strive to do our job safely and correctly the first time and every time.
People Focused
We build lasting relationships built on trust, respect and accountability with our employees and customers. Every project is an opportunity to develop a long-term relationship with our employees and customers.
Integrity
We conduct business with the highest level of honesty and fairness. We will not compromise employees, customers or our company.
Respect
We value and respect the unique ideas and experiences our employees and customers bring to our organization.
Innovation
We listen, learn, and seek out the best ideas to provide innovative solutions to our customer’s needs. We attack complacency and continually strive for improvement.
Teamwork
We believe in collaboration. Our culture of teamwork allows us to work with our customers to deliver better solutions and collectively accomplish our goals.
Civil Structural Engineer IV
- Job Title
- Civil Structural Engineer IV
- Job ID
- 27689682
- Location
- Houston, TX 77082
- Other Location
- Description
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Civil Structural Engineer IV
Houston, TX
Job Summary:
Performs assignments requiring application of engineering education, training or and experience. Also requires special knowledge of the mathematical, physical, or engineering sciences.
Job Responsibilities:- Ability to be a Lead Engineer on multiple Civil/Structural projects.
- Applies engineering principles in discipline of competency, as assigned by supervisor with minimal direction.
- Prepare material specifications for specific components.
- Prepares advanced sketches and calculations for a specific segment of a project.
- Assists in the development of technical specifications.
- Evaluates vendor bids and drawings to assure compliance with specifications.
- Visits vendor facilities to inspect structures and relevant equipment for compliance with requirements and existing drawings, and to evaluate the site, project requirements, and conditions.
- Interfaces with other disciplines and Clients.
- Prepare Material Take-offs on civil/structural items.
- Review vendor drawings and steel fabrication drawings.
- Develop a focus on least cost and safe design for civil/structural systems.
- Maintains continued awareness of project schedule and budget.
Job Qualifications:- Must possess the minimum of a BS in civil or structural engineering from an ABET accredited university.
- Engineer must have 7-15 years of progressive experience in the field of Civil/Structural Engineering, preferably in the petrochemical industry.
- Texas PE required.
- Experience in earthquake/seismic engineering and foundation design is also preferred.
- Leadership
- Acts Wisely and Decisively
- Self-Confident
- Leads Proactively
- Drives for Results
- Work Standards
- Attention to Detail
- Acting with Integrity
- Analyzing Issues
- Using Technical Expertise
- Continuous Improvement
- Business Acumen
- Customer Responsiveness
- Judgment
- Innovative Thinking
- Behaviors
- Organizational Savvy
- Diversity
- Open Communication
- Thinking Strategically
- Teamworking
- Honesty
Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos, all in English. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to comprehend and complete testing for Safety Orientations through either written, verbal or computer interaction, as required by tester.
Computer Skills
Must possess basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Word and Excel software. Ability to use basic engineering software programs, such as STAAD or RISA, is required. Familiarity with AutoCAD is a plus, but not mandatory.
Reasoning Abilities
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form. Must possess problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve issued involving multiple variables.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to touch, grasp, and feel; ability to reach with hands and arms; speak or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit; climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision depth perception, and ability to focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may periodically be required to travel to client jobsites, usually petrochemical production facilities and must have the ability to access all areas as required. Therefore, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and the risk of electric shock. The noise level in the industrial workplace can be loud. The Engineer must exercise caution and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as specified by CDI and the Clients, to ensure their own safety and the safety of their co-workers..
Expectations for All Employees
All CDI employees must demonstrate their support for the Quality as a Business Strategy and the following Quality Goals are a part of every job.
Produce clear and organized output, with conformance to standards.
Recognize that we all have internal and external customers who are dependent on the quality and timeliness of our output to meet their commitments. Coordinate assigned work to support all customers.
While contributing to common goals, be open to new ideas and be able to subordinate individual preferences for the good of the customer, project, team, and company.
Promptly act on established goals, understand constructive advice, and adjust to changing directions.
Independently undertake actions, make recommendations, or provide notification when potential problems and opportunities develop or additional assignments are required.
Employees should utilize problem-solving techniques to improve CDI internal processes on an employee to employee basis where possible.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
CDI Corporation is an EEO/An Affirmative Action M/F/D/V Employer.
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