Lead Civil Structural Engineer

Your Job

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is seeking a Lead Civil Structural Engineer to join the team at our headquarters in Katy, TX.

The Civil Structural team focuses on the associated technical aspects of our Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) gas treatment and natural gas projects from early development phase through commissioning and turnover.

The ideal candidate for this role will have extensive experience in designing horizontal and vertical vessel foundations, racking, and structural steel components.

In this role, you will not only be responsible for estimating, bidding, and engineering, but you will also provide crucial support for any field construction needs that arise.

Our Team

OPD is an engineering/construction company with an expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries.

OPD is part of the larger Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries.

Originally incorporated in 1980, OPD has developed a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and ability to successfully execute projects.

OPD has a key advantage in being able to supply construction services as well as engineering/procurement.

This enables clients to have a one stop shop for the overall project, providing increased efficiency and avoiding potential interface problems.

OPDs industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention have made us a preferred partner to our customers and our tight knit, highly productive, team atmosphere makes OPD a great place to work.

What You Will Do


* Work closely with Project Managers and other engineering disciplines to develop and execute an effective project design strategy to support civil and structural requirements.


* Prepare the scope of work, technical specifications, and all required drawings necessary for documentation in bid packages.


* Interact with suppliers and contractors as necessary to resolve construction and engineering design issues.


* Provide necessary project and field construction support, including troubleshooting and/or evaluation of existing civil/structural systems.


* Assist in defining project scopes and estimates, execute all aspects of structural design, and support project construction as required.


* Review incoming RFIs/Submittals and expedite responses.


* Participate in final design coordination meetings and approve modifications.


* Conduct walk-downs with site representatives to verify proper installations.


* Responsible for engineering structural steel supports, pipe racks, modular skids, and platforms.


* Engineer foundations for racks & structures, vertical & horizontal vessels, pumps, compressors, and the balance of plant foundation for gas plants.


* Participate and promote Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) work culture.


* Enforce EH&S regulations and adheres to current codes and standards.


* Participate in proposal prep...