Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer – Industrial Refining

Position Overview

Hargrove is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to support a large-scale industrial refining project. This individual will provide structural engineering expertise through design development, engineering calculations, structural analysis, technical documentation, and multidisciplinary project coordination.

The ideal candidate will have extensive structural engineering experience within industrial environments, particularly refineries, petrochemical facilities, chemical plants, oil and gas facilities, or other heavy industrial projects.

Candidates must have an active Professional Engineer (PE) license and demonstrated experience performing dynamic structural analysis. Strong technical capabilities, engineering judgment, and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

This is a 100% remote opportunity. Candidates may work from anywhere in the United States. Preference will be given to candidates located near a Hargrove office.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and approve structural engineering calculations, designs, and technical deliverables.

• Perform structural engineering analysis, including dynamic structural analysis.

• Design and evaluate structural systems supporting industrial equipment, process units, buildings, platforms, and facilities.

• Develop structural design criteria, specifications, calculations, reports, and engineering documentation.

• Review structural drawings, layouts, 3D models, and engineering documents.

• Evaluate equipment and vendor loads and incorporate them into structural designs.

• Coordinate structural engineering requirements with Piping, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process, and Civil disciplines.

• Review vendor drawings, equipment specifications, and technical documentation.

• Participate in engineering design reviews, constructability reviews, and technical resolution meetings.

Important: PE licensure and demonstrated dynamic structural analysis experience are mandatory requirements. Candidates without both qualifications should not be submitted.

Additional Candidate Preferences

Candidates located near a Hargrove office are preferred.

Experience supporting large-scale industrial refining projects.

Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Experience with structural analysis and complex industrial structures.

Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates with experience in the following environments are strongly preferred:

Oil & Gas

Industrial Refining

Petrochemical

Chemical Processing

EPC / EPCM Engineering Projects

Heavy Industrial Facilities

Process Plants

Industrial Equipment and Support Structures

Required Qualifications – Non-Negotiable

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Extensive professional experience in structural engineering.

Professional structural engineering experience within industrial facilities.

Demonstrated experience performing dynamic structural analysis.

Strong knowledge of applicable structural engineering codes, standards, and design practices.

Experience developing structural designs, engineering calculations, drawings, and technical documentation.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, project management, construction, and vendor teams.

Must be able to work remotely from within the United States.

• Identify and resolve structural engineering issues throughout project design and execution.

• Ensure designs comply with applicable structural codes, standards, specifications, and project requirements.

• Provide structural engineering support throughout the project lifecycle.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.