Sr. Engineer, Civil & Structural

ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION 

NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure, low-cost, and sustainable energy solutions through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction and carbon capture and storage infrastructure. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development. We are also developing a potential carbon capture and storage project at the facility that is expected to make meaningful impacts toward a lower carbon future. NextDecade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE 

Sr Engineer, Civil & Structural is responsible for oversight of the EPC contractor in the execution of the RGLNG project, from detailed design through construction and into commissioning.  The position will interface closely with the EPC contractor, ensuring execution of all Civil and Structural design and installation activities are performed to specification and are on schedule, meeting the necessary quality standards.

This position is based in Houston, TX but may require mobilization to the RGLNG site in Brownsville, TX to support construction, commissioning and startup.

• Collaborates with the Next Decade Engineering team to ensure that Next Decade facilities are designed to be safe, fit-for-purpose, and meet the specified operational standards. 
• Contributes to design studies, technical problem-solving, report generation, and support for regulatory submissions for future projects.
• Reviews EPC contractor deliverables including engineering studies, reports, data sheets, design bases, specifications, engineering calculations, vendor documents, and scopes of work.
• Oversee the engineering phases for civil site development, including design, scheduling, and coordination for site layout, grading, drainage, and paving.
• Oversee the EPC contractor's delivery of civil and structural design and installation, ensuring strict compliance with project standards, specifications, and FEED design.
• Provides technical assurance for the civil and structural scope of work, validating designs and installations against contractual and project requirements
• Support the review and approval of technical queries and deviation requests for engineering scopes.
• Interfaces with the regulatory team and provides technical support for the FERC regulatory process. 
• Participates in process safety reviews, Independent Project Reviews, Cold Eyes Reviews, Constructability Assessments, 3D Model Reviews and Value Improvement Workshops  
• Supports the development of key project philosophy and design criteria documents. 

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• 12+ years' experience of Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Experience working in a major oil and gas project environment, having held a key role with either the EPC contractor or the owner/client during execution.
• Proficient with understanding and interpretation of the results of specialized design software (e.g., AutoCAD, STAAD Pro) for modeling, analysis, and producing technical drawings.
• Well-versed in international codes and standards relevant to the discipline
• Familiarity with local regulations (Cameron County)

• Masters degree in Civil Engineering 

Job Site Work Environment 

·  Must be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions. 

·  Operates in a complex construction environment. 

·   Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions. 

·   Not necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes. Possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions. 

·   Exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits. 

·   Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction. 

·   Routinely uses standard office and field communications equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers w/scanner and fax, and radios. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with ADA-recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job.

·  Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required. 

·   Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, including being physically capable of traveling to a designed muster point during emergency situations.  

·   Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift. 

·   The incumbent is required to have fully mechanical motion and usage of all extremities. 

·   Physically able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle, and lift items weighing up to 20 lbs. without assistance. 

·   Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

·   Must be able to clearly communicate with others via radio, phone, and verbal methods.  

·   May be required to enter confined spaces. 

·   May be required to work at elevated heights and access elevated structures without assistance. 

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

*In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

NEXTDECADE VALUES

·   Safety – We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.

·   Integrity – We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.

·   Honesty – We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.

·   Respect – We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.

·   Transparency – Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.

·   Diversity – We value diversity of people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed.

NextDecadeprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecadecomplies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.