STRUCTURAL ENGINEER is required by our client, a leader in engineering, to be assigned on a contract basis, located in Torrance, California.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Phase 1 – Identify priority structures that pose the most risk.

• Review existing surveys of buildings and structures from reports and drawings.
• Of the thousands of instances of structural damage, use risk assessment methodology – specifically, Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (“FMECA”) to rank and prioritize those that pose the greatest risk.
• Phase one results will be used in the current budget planning cycle to develop engineering and construction packages in 2026.
• Term: August, September, October 2025

Phase 2 – Develop engineering and construction packages to rectify the high-risk areas identified in Phase 1

• Term 2026

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
Phase 1

• Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering. Master's degree preffered.
• 15 years plus experience in refining and oil and gas sector or heavy process industries such as petrochemicals, steel, aluminum or mining.
• Familiarity with FMECA risk assessment methodologies.
• Able to meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
• Must be prepared to work 40 hours per week in the refinery.
• Must undertake 20 hours of safety training to attain Risk Level 1 qualification so as to be able to work within production areas.
• Candidates must undergo and pass a drug screening.
• Must have professional-level proficiency in written and verbal English, along with strong interpersonal skills.

Phase 2

• All of the above but must possess a registered Professional Engineer certification for the State of California; or, if registered in another State be prepared to attain registration in California.
• Candidates who possess a bachelor's or master's degree in a related discipline and are registered Professional Engineers in California or another State and possess 15 years' plus in refining or oil and gas will be considered.