Client is seeking a Senior Civil / Structural Engineer with active Professional Engineer (PE) licensure and the ability to independently stamp and seal engineering documents.
This role supports engineering and design services for the U.S. Department of Energy Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).
The selected candidate will serve as the responsible Engineer of Record for mechanical systems supporting mission-critical petroleum storage and transfer infrastructure in a highly regulated federal environment.
Significant experience in industrial mechanical systems is required. Experience in Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) is highly desirable.
This position requires applicant to be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain a Federal Government I.D., which is required to access all DOE sites. This position is primarily in VCI’s office in Harahan, LA, with possibility of Hybrid. Occasional travel to site visits to the SPR’s four storage facilities located in Texas and Louisiana several times a year.
Job requirements:
Primary Responsibilities
• Serve as Engineer of Record and stamp/seal civil and structural design documents.
• Lead civil and structural design efforts for infrastructure upgrades and facility improvements at SPR sites.
• Develop and review:
• Structural steel systems (pipe racks, platforms, equipment supports)
• Prepare and review calculations, technical specifications, design narratives, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with mechanical, piping, electrical, and process disciplines.
• Support value engineering reviews, constructability reviews, and internal quality assurance.
• Experience supporting federal clients (DOE, USACE, VA, DOD preferred)
• Proficiency with structural analysis software (RAM, RISA, STAAD, or similar)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Ability to obtain and maintain required site access/security clearance
Preferred skills:
Experience in energy, petroleum, or industrial processing facilities Familiarity with UFC criteria and federal design standards Experience performing structural assessments of aging infrastructure Construction phase engineering support experience
Additional details:
Client excellent benefits, including
100% paid medical premiums for each eligible employee and 20% of medical premiums for qualifying dependents.
Additionally, eligible employees can participate in the 401(k) plan after a 3-month waiting period, with immediate contributions.
