Civil/Structural Engineer

Keystone Engineering Inc. opened for business in 1988 and for decades, has been a reliable provider of qualified engineering resources and technically innovative solutions. Keystone was founded to be an enduring company, and to provide an environment for our employees and clients to innovate, thrive, and be successful.

Keystone’s family of companies include: Milestone Project Services, SIS SILverstone, VeraPro, and Salmon & Associates

Our varied and extensive experience indicates that successful projects come down to personnel. We incorporate their individual skills in a process that’s geared toward excellence. The intentional pairing of people and process is the reason why clients know that they can trust their projects in the hands of Keystone. Services Offered: 3D Laser Scanning, Controls & Automation, Construction Management, Design & Drafting, Engineering: Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Functional Safety, Information Technology, Instrumentation, On-Site Services, Operations & Commissioning Support, Procurement, Project Management.

Keystone Engineering is currently seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to serve on a project team supporting offshore assets for a leading oil & gas operator in the Gulf of Mexico.

Position Type: Direct

Location: Keystones Metairie or Mandeville office (remote option considered) / Client office in downtown New Orleans (required 2 days a week)

Work Environment/Physical Demands: Office/Sedentary

Travel Requirements: Occasional

Essential Functions:

Be an integral part of a project team providing technical support to offshore assets in the Gulf of Mexico for a major oil & gas exploration company.

Work in a hybrid setting with 2 days a week in client office in downtown New Orleans and remaining time working in Keystones Metairie or Mandeville office (Remote option considered)

Provide technical and project management support in the civil/structural discipline for maintenance and operations activities on offshore oil & gas production platforms.

Support engineering requests for scope development, design & technical support, and coordination with other team associates across a wide range of capital expenditures.

Develop solutions and engineered deliverables utilizing client procedures and industry standards.

Provide technical oversight to ensure vendor equipment designs are per codes and standards for offshore environment.

Collaborate with design and project team members that consist of company direct and contractor provided professional staff.

Follow corporate quality control guidelines for design package development and issuance.

Participate in HAZID activities that occur during the project life cycle, if required.

Ensure that all equipment and materials of construction are accurate and detailed for procurement functions.

Investigate and identify project critical long lead items and ensure procurement meets schedule deadlines.

Manage internal and external resources for execution of engineering and design packages to be issued for construction.

Coordinate with construction team for planning and scheduling of construction activities

Provide stewardship throughout all phases of engineering and construction to ensure project success.

Provide accountability and regular communications with the project team and stakeholders.

Act in the best interest of the client to ensure project commitments are achieved.

Support project reporting metrics and manage deviations.

Promote safety in all aspects of involvement.

Requirements:

B.S. in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (BSCE, preferred).

4 years of civil/structural engineering experience from industrial sector, preferably from Upstream Oil & Gas.

Familiarity with project management principles and performance metrics.

Ability to make field trips, if required, and lead in all project communications.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Self-motivated, organized, and solution advocate.

Team Player and willingness to help others.

Attention to detail.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Current TWIC Card required, or ability to obtain with 4-6 weeks.

Experienced Preferred:

PE License or ability to obtain is preferred

Experience with offshore structures

Experience with SACS structural analysis software.