Senior Structural / Geotechnical Engineer

About the role

CB&I is hiring a Senior Structural / Geotechnical Engineer in Plainfield, Illinois, as an individual contributor who designs and analyzes complex foundation support systems for storage tanks and process system structures worldwide. The role reports to the Department Engineering Manager, works independently with minimal supervision and may train or supervise less experienced engineers. It involves conceptual studies, cost and planning studies, layouts, design calculations, specifications and other construction documents.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a professional license in at least one jurisdiction and approve and stamp project deliverables.
• Review and check civil and structural specifications, calculations, drawings and other construction documents prepared by others.
• Review soil reports and provide comments to stakeholders, determining soil parameters and recommending ground improvement or reinforcement methods.
• Design and analyze shallow and deep foundation systems for storage tanks, spheres and other plate structures, preparing formal calculations.
• Ensure designs are safe for field erection and use, with constructability in mind.
• Collaborate with tank engineers, drafters, sales, estimating, project management and construction teams to complete tasks safely, on time and within budget.
• Read project contracts, codes and standards for each project location, and forecast task durations and deadlines.

Required profile

• 10 years of relevant experience in geotechnical, foundation and/or structural engineering.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Geotechnical or Structural Engineering from an accredited school.
• Professional Engineering License or equivalent certification desired.
• Intermediate level knowledge of structural engineering and basic to intermediate knowledge of geotechnical engineering (soils).
• Experience designing and analyzing shallow and deep foundation systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; English required, other languages beneficial.

Required skills

• Geotechnical, foundation and structural analysis software such as Ensoft L-Pile, Ensoft Group, RISA 3D, RISA Foundation, Rocscience Settle3D and Structure Point spColumn.
• Familiarity with U.S. codes such as ACI 318, ASCE 7 and AISC 360.
• Functional experience with Microsoft Office.

What we offer

• Estimated pay range of $105,843 to $132,304 per year.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, FSA/HSA, disability, life and AD&D coverage, and paid holidays and time off.