Senior Civil Engineer - Oil, Gas, & Chemical

JOB-10046743

Anticipated Start Date

6/8/2026

Location

Houston, TX

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

They are North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organization. They take on important projects in every size. They are committed to conducting our business to the highest levels of integrity, ethics, and compliance with the law. The Company has sustained for nearly 130 years as an organization built on honesty and truthfulness. Their success allows us the opportunity to help others achieve their goals. They are committed to helping communities by involving Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Minority Business Enterprises and Women Owned Business Enterprises on our projects. The Company has projects that involve all of the following business markets: Building, Industrial, Mining, Oil, Gas & Chemical, Power, Transportation and Water.

Job Summary

The Civil Engineer will support site development engineering projects with a focus on civil design, drainage systems, grading, underground utilities, and roads/paving for petrochemical, midstream, and LNG facilities. This role is responsible for performing engineering calculations, preparing designs and specifications, supporting project execution, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in Civil 3D and hydrologic/hydraulic analysis, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced project environment.

Job Description

• Experience focused in site development engineering with strong technical background in general site civil design, drainage/detention systems, grading, underground utilities and roads/paving.
• Performs civil engineering calculations and designs under the general supervision of a senior civil engineer. Ability to perform assigned tasks with little to no direct daily supervision.
• Capable of performing complex hydrologic & hydraulic calculations to develop drainage and grading drawings. Can recognize, troubleshoot and revise design constraints and issues.
• Participate and perform detailed civil engineering computations and site designs including engineering analysis, feasibility studies, preparation of drawings and specifications, report writing, cost estimating for FED, detailed Design and EPC projects.
• Clearly conveys messages and ideas.
• Works collaboratively across disciplines and involves others in solving problems.
• Initiates meetings with own team, other disciplines or internal customers for clarity on work. Works well with others to accomplish common goals and objectives.
• Follows through on commitments made to internal and external customers.
• Able to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks concurrently.
• Utilizes industry and company standards to design and engineer effectively and solves problems using well established scientific principles.
• Develops small to mid-size projects or proposals.
• Prepare and assist with quantity take-offs and construction cost estimates.
• Works with and directs designers to develop engineering and design documents as needed for the project.

Skills Required

• 10-15 year minimum relevant civil engineering experience in petrochemical, midstream, or LNG industry.
• Strong technical background in general site civil design, drainage systems, grading and roads/paving.
• Knowledgeable in multiple engineering design software Strong AutoDesk Civil 3D with Storm & Sanitary Analysis (SSA) and HydroCad experience is a must.
• Familiar with latest national and design codes.
• Licensed Professional Engineer with NCEES record preferable.
• Travel < 10% expected.
• Can provide guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Adjusts to varying demands of work and performs well.
• Works collaboratively across departments and involves others in solving problems. Initiates meetings within own team, other disciplines or internal customers for clarity on work.
• Supports project teams and departments in a positive and productive manner. Works well with other to accomplish common goals and objectives.
• Serves as point of contact for external or internal customers.
• Follows through on commitments made to internal and external customers.
• Able to manage multiple responsibilities with set expectations and meet deadlines.
• Able to specify actions to take when standards or contract requirements are not met.
• ILI-T02
• H1-Hybrid

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering minimum required.
• PE License preferred

Additional Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.