Civil & Structural Staff Engineer

Now hiring! Civil & Structural Staff Engineer

Geismar, LA

Yearly bonus

We are looking for a Civil & Structural Staff Engineer to join our GEC team in Geismar, LA.

Come create chemistry with us!

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. The Global Engineering team leverages our technical know-how and expertise to deliver solutions that enable safe, sustainable, reliable, and cost-competitive production.

As a Civil & Structural Staff Engineer you will be responsible for technical expertise and leadership on all phases of capital projects, and for routine technical support of a chemical manufacturing facility. This role will support the civil and structural scope development and execution for debottlenecking, brownfield modifications, infrastructure, and greenfield projects. As a member of an internal multi-discipline engineering team, you will collaborate with a team of internal and external partners to ensure the successful completion of assigned projects.

As a Civil & Structural Staff Engineer, you create chemistry by…

Leveraging your educational and professional background in Civil Engineering, you will provide technical expertise and leadership in the specification, design, material take-off, and construction support of civil and structural infrastructure.

Your flexibility and agility will be an asset as you manage multiple projects, changing priorities, continuous improvement initiatives, and commitments in parallel. You will be responsible for the overall ownership and execution of your assigned projects.

Your detail orientation and organization skills will be important as you develop cost estimates, hour forecasts/tracking, schedule, and budget metrics, forecasts, and provide responsive and effective communications regarding your project activities and updates.

Serving as the BASF owner’s engineer, you will enable the successful execution of projects completed by external suppliers and engineering firms by providing technical oversight and effective collaboration.

Your ability to make crucial business decisions will add value as you will identify areas of cost reduction, develop safe design solutions, and drive continuous improvement opportunities.

Your superior communication and interpersonal skills will serve you well as you participate in project meetings, propose alternate value-based engineering savings, serve on standardization initiatives, and engage with Maintenance, Operations, Construction, Technical Expertise, Technical Rules Committee, and Peer Working Groups.

If you…

Have a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.

Professional Engineer license required.

Possess at least 10 years of capital projects experience in the petrochemical industry.

Demonstrated organizational and communication skills, and ability to collaborate in a diverse team environment.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

Flexible work arrangements whenever possible

Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options

Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members

Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)

Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages

Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive

Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.

Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens

Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.