Principal Civil Engineer

Overview

Energy Resourcing has a great opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer to join one of our leading engineering clients based in Darlington, for a permanent position.

Our client specializes in the storage and handling of liquefied gases within the hydrocarbon, petrochemical and energy industries.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design, production and checking of all design documentation
• Produce economical design solutions for Projects, Studies and Enquiries
• Ensure that all aspects of the design and engineering works are carried out in a diligent and professional manner, compliant with current legislation and industry best practice
• Contribute to the efficiency of the Project Team ensuring correct communication is maintained between different Project Team members
• Check vendor supplied documentation and monitor schedule progress
• Production and checking of calculations, reports, data sheets and specifications
• Production of material and man hour estimates as required
• Liaise with other discipline engineers to ensure all interfaces are adequately covered
• Material selection, specification and technical bid evaluation
• Attendance at technical studies
• Coordination of specialist testing and inspection at sub-contractors and vendors
• Provide technical support to ongoing projects and site personnel as required and take responsibility for technical quality of work carried out
• Responsible for performance of personnel within the team
• Responsible for managing design sub-contracts and man-hour and other budgetary control
• Work with Civil Engineering Analytical Team to undertake the design of large reinforced and post tensioned concrete structures and piled foundations
• Function as Lead Engineer on projects as required
• Provide technical input to FEED, feasibility and other studies as required
• Ensure the timely completion of deliverables and man-hour control including reporting of progress
• Continue development activities to ensure that existing skills are built upon, new skills are learnt and advantage is taken of the latest industry practices
• Abide by Company policies and procedures
• Take reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of yourself and other people, and comply with fire and health and safety policies at all times
• Promote the principles of the Company Equality and Diversity policy, treat people with courtesy, respect and consideration and conduct yourself professionally at all times
• Undertake any other reasonable duties which are requested

Skills & Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in Civil/Structural Engineering
  
• Experience of leading civil designers within a multi discipline engineering division
  
• Previous experience and working knowledge of codes, standards and accepted working practices of Civil Engineering in the international Oil Gas and Petrochemical industries
  
• Experience of international design codes and seismic design required
  
• Appropriate experience as a Senior Engineer in the Oil Gas and Petrochemical industries, Cryogenic handling and storage experience
  
• Previous design experience of LNG/Cryogenic Storage Tank Design and Seawater Inlets
  
• Familiar with working in a 3D design software environment, such as SmartPlant 3D or PDMS