Senior Designer, Structural at Venture Global LNG

Houston, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
LNG, PetrochemicalIndustries

Requirements

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology with 5 yrs experience or 10 yrs experience in lieu of degree
  • 5-10 years' minimum relevant experience in refining and petrochemical industry, LNG Project, preferably with EPC experience
  • Experience in large scale Petrochemical, LNG onshore project
  • Experience with Tekla Structures, S3D, & Navisworks
  • Experience with automated drawing generation with model-based QA/QC workflows
  • Travel – 20% expected
  • Self directs work with limited supervision
  • In office 5 days a week

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of detailed 3D structural model and drawings using Tekla Structures and S3D
  • Assist or review the cost estimates and quantity take-offs for on-going projects, proposals, forecasts, and change-orders
  • Provide technical guidance to contractors/vendors and generate sketches as needed
  • Generate and check fabrication level drawings, general arrangements, and material take-offs
  • Review the submittal from EPC contractors & internal engineering team for Piling, Foundations, Module & Stick Built Steel Pipe Racks/Structures, and provide technical guidance & constructability review comment
  • Review, monitor and ensure compliance requirements are met for the design (e.g. Standards, specification, model, and local codes and regulations etc.)
  • Regularly perform reviews of vendor documents to ensure specifications and data sheet requirements are met
  • Consider multiple solutions and make good decisions based on good data analysis
  • Manage several different assignments simultaneously
  • Help develop and enforce modeling and drawing standards
  • Mentor Jr Designers
  • Ownership of structural design packages and modeling strategies, ensure accuracy, constructability and efficiency of design deliverables
  • Responsible for mentoring Jr. designers, ensuring quality deliverables and driving digital innovation in modeling and drawing automation

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Tekla StructuresS3DNavisworks3D structural modelingfabrication drawingsgeneral arrangementsmaterial take-offsQA/QC workflowsautomated drawing generationcost estimatesquantity take-offs

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work location and schedule for this position?

The position is located in the Downtown Houston office and requires in-office work 5 days a week, Monday through Friday.

What software experience is required for this role?

Experience with Tekla Structures, S3D, and Navisworks is required, along with automated drawing generation and model-based QA/QC workflows.

What experience level and industry background are needed?

Candidates need 5-10 years of experience in FEED design, engineering, fabrication, and construction, preferably in large-scale petrochemical, LNG onshore projects, refining, and petrochemical industry with EPC experience.

What are the educational qualifications for this position?

An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology with 5 years experience is required, or 10 years experience in lieu of a degree.

What does the role involve in terms of mentoring and leadership?

The role includes mentoring Junior Designers, providing technical guidance to contractors and vendors, and helping develop and enforce modeling and drawing standards.

Venture Global LNG

Produces and exports liquefied natural gas

About Venture Global LNG

Venture Global LNG produces and exports liquefied natural gas (LNG) from North America to international markets. The process involves cooling natural gas to a liquid state, making it easier to store and transport. The company operates large-scale LNG export facilities, currently developing three major sites in Louisiana. These facilities are designed to optimize logistics and reduce costs, allowing Venture Global LNG to offer low prices to a diverse range of clients, including energy companies and utilities. Unlike many competitors, Venture Global LNG focuses on efficiency and long-term contracts, which provide stable revenue and help manage market risks. The company's goal is to meet the increasing global demand for cleaner energy while maintaining a competitive edge in the LNG market.

Arlington, VirginiaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$10,100MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, EnergyIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from Qatar and Australia may impact market share.
Stricter EU environmental regulations could affect North American LNG demand.
Rising raw material costs may lead to budget overruns in ongoing projects.

Differentiation

Venture Global LNG focuses on low-cost, clean, and reliable LNG production.
The company leverages innovative production methods to maintain a competitive edge.
Strategically located facilities optimize logistics and reduce costs for global clients.

Upsides

Global LNG demand is expected to grow by 3.4% annually through 2030.
U.S. policy changes expedite LNG export approvals, benefiting existing infrastructure.
Technological advancements reduce costs and improve efficiency in LNG production.

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