Senior Tank Design Engineer

Senior Tank Design Engineer

Job Overview

Location
Houston, Texas
Job Type
Full Time Job
Job ID
87026
Date Posted
1 year ago
Recruiter
Richard Susan
Job Views
225

Job Description

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

 Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact.

 We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; and Mining & Metals markets. Our services span from initial planning and investments, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel are our values – ethnics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants – integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.

 Responsibilities:

Work within a Project Detailing team or for the Tank Design group.

  • Design of Flat-Bottomed Storage Tanks and Spheres.
  • Design of large aboveground storage tanks of single, double and full containment design for the storage of liquified gases at low temperature and cryogenic temperatures.
  • Perform tank design calculations to API 650, AWWA, API 620, API 625 and EN14620 using in house software.
  • Prepare data sheets, material requisitions, procedures and specifications.
  • Selection of materials.
  • Preparation of technical proposal documents, review of client specifications.
  • Perform technical bid evaluations for supplier and subcontractor selection.
  • Review vendor documents package. Manage the flow of information between engineering, field, vendor and subcontractors.
  • Provide technical home office support to field construction team, including startup and commissioning procedures.
  • Participate in the development of standard design guides and in-house computer programs. Will include validation checks and accompanying documentation.
  • Develop and train Junior engineers in the fundamentals of tank design.
  • Participate in Constructability Workshops.
  • Consider safety, constructability and cost savings through innovative design.

 Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural or Mechanical Engineering from an AET accredited University.
  • At least 10+ years of tank design experience of all types of storage tank structures including ambient, flat bottomed storage tanks, spheres and single, double and full containment low temperature storage tanks.
  • Knowledge of tank design codes API 650, API 620, API 625, and AWWA.
  • Knowledge of ACI376 and EN14620, an advantage.
  • Knowledge of US regulatory codes and standards including ASCE 7, 49 CFR 193, NFPA 59A.
  • Experience of storage tank design in high seismic areas.
  • Must be familiar with materials selection, ASTM materials specifications and materials testing requirements.
  • Have experience in Quality assurance requirements relating to the fabrication and construction of storage tanks.
  • Knowledge of Welding processes and practices used in the construction of storage tanks.
  • Knowledge of plate manufacturing processes and practices.
  • Experience in the use of FEA computer software is an advantage.

 Minimum Qualifications:

  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Commitment to safety, ethics, and integrity.

 Preferred Qualifications:

  • US PE License preferred.

Job ID: 87026

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