Airswift is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to work in Trinidad & Tobago in a permanent position with a heavy industrial services company, such as mechanical manufacturing, assembly, maintenance and construction for the energy sector.
Attention professionals from Trinidad and Tobago or CARICOM.
The Structural Design Engineer develops cost-effective engineering designs, drawings, and related technical information, working in multidisciplinary engineering teams or providing support to design engineers. The Structural Engineer also ensures that the completed work meets all acceptance criteria and is directly responsible for meeting the Company’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in terms of accuracy, in accordance with client requirements, the company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety and quality standards, codes, specifications, and schedules.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Determine design requirements in collaboration with the Engineering Manager.
Develop detailed structural designs to support projects in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Tank Farm, and other industrial facility sectors.
Perform complex stress analyses to evaluate the structural capacity of components under various load conditions.
Optimize designs to achieve cost-effectiveness while maintaining structural integrity.
Perform complex structural analyses using FEA software (e.g., STAADPro) to design steel structures and shells.
Perform structural design work independently.
In collaboration with clients and other key stakeholders, prepare project briefings as needed.
In collaboration with key stakeholders, create cost-effective designs and drawings.
Ensure that designs comply with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., API, AISC, PIP, etc.).
Apply standard design details in accordance with ACI, AISC, PIP, OSHA, and company safety standards, as well as other applicable industry codes and standards.
Prepare reports on the degree of compliance with KPIs and other departmental metrics.
Prepare structural drawings, calculations, and documents detailing design concepts.
Prepare fabrication and connection details for steel structures.
Review or approve fabrication drawings and shop details to ensure structural integrity during construction.
Review and verify engineering calculations, design documents, and drawings from third parties/suppliers.
Provide technical guidance and support to design engineers and site supervisors.
Investigate and resolve any structural issues that arise during construction.
Stay current on new materials, fabrication techniques, and structural analysis methods in the oil and gas industry.
Stay current on the latest industry codes and regulatory changes.
Manage project deliverables, schedules, and budgets.
Promote improvements in project quality and cost efficiency.
In collaboration with other departments, assess and determine the financial/economic feasibility, risk assessment, environmental impact, and safety of projects.
In collaboration with key stakeholders, diagnose and resolve a variety of complex engineering and design-related issues (such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements).
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with emphasis in Structural Engineering.
BOETT license and registration.
Experience in structural design in petrochemical or onshore oil and gas facilities.
Proficiency in structural analysis software.
Solid knowledge of structural mechanics, materials science, stress analysis, and design principles.
Experience in the design of steel structures related to processing plants, petrochemicals, tank farms, and other industrial facilities.
Proven ability to lead design projects.
ABOUT AIRSWIFT
Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients in STEM industries. We offer a turnkey workforce solution to acquire, mobilise and employ top talent in over 70 countries. With 800 employees in over 60 offices worldwide, 7,000 contractors and a candidate database of 1.5m specialists, our geographical reach and pool of available talent, experience and expertise is unmatched in the industry. We are proud to serve as a trusted advisor to clients looking to expand their operations internationally and offer employer of record services, payroll outsourcing, as well as HR consulting.
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