Plate Structures Engr

CB&I
Plainfield, IL
Company Overview:

CB&I® is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 135+ year history, we have the global expertise and strategically-located operations to provide customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

Overview: The Plate Structures Engineer is responsible for performing or checking design and analysis of assigned deliverables on a CB&I Storage Solutions project associated with a plate structures product line such as tanks, vessels, structures, modules, foundations, and other site facilities. The work includes among other things, conceptual studies, cost and planning studies, layouts, design calculations, specification development and construction documents. Over the course of time, capabilities for plate structures design engineering must increase as level of complexity of assignments increases and expectations expand for working independently with less supervision. The role reports to the Department or Design Manager and routinely interacts with other Plate Structures Engineers, Plate Structures Designers, Project Engineers and Managers. Responsibilities:
  • Accurately produce assigned deliverables per applicable design code, company standards and customer drawings and specifications.
  • Adhere to regulations and bylaws of local professional engineering jurisdictions and code of ethics in protection of the public and the environment.
  • Ensure designs and details are safe for field erection and use, with constructability in mind.
  • Reliably check and sign off on design calculations, specifications and other deliverables for customer approval or project use per applicable design code, company standards and customer drawings and specifications.
  • Compare designs and details to as-sold estimate and customer documents and advise project team of discrepancies.
  • Run programs to produce design calculations in designated software.
  • Coordinate with other roles and functions on project team.
  • Forecast how long it will take to do a task - commit to definitive deadlines.
  • May include obtaining professional engineering license in at least one jurisdiction, and approving and stamping project deliverables as needed.
  • Effectively use document management system.
  • Effectively use project team or department collaboration and productivity apps and tools.
Local Requirements:
  • Perform finite element analysis of plate steel and concrete structures for static, thermal and dynamic load combinations.
  • Assist and contribute in the preparation of analysis reports that communicate analysis methods and results to internal design groups and external clients.
  • Communicate with the design groups to establish project requirements including analysis methods, design loads, and deliverables
  • Bachelor degree in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering, or a related degree, is required.
  • 3+ years of related experience, or the combination of relevant education and experience, is required.
  • Strong, clear and concise written and oral communication skills.
  • Technical writing ability.Desired/Preferred Qualifications:
  • Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in at least one state or EIT with the ability to obtain a P.E. license is preferred.
  • Experience with storage vessels and/or pressure vessels is preferred.
Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • BS in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited school is required.
  • EIT or working toward obtaining EIT, and then a professional engineering license in preferred.
  • Experience in designing structural structures and connections
  • Strong understanding of AISC, ASCE 7, IBC and associated structural and seismic codes is required
  • Familiarity with ASME Section VIII, API 620 and API 650 is preferred
  • Some experience performing stress analysis is preferred
  • Experience with storage tanks and/or pressure vessel design is desired
  • Professional Engineering license in at least one state is preferred
Skills and Behaviors:

Skills and Behaviors

  • Business presence and polish
  • Knowledge of CB&I products and markets
  • Proactively identifies and solves the complex problems
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
  • Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization
  • Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments
  • A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level
  • Proactively embraces and promotes the company's values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment

Benefits:
CB&I is proud to offer eligible employees a robust package of benefits, including major medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k)-matching program, FSA/HSA programs, long- and short-term disability options, life insurance, and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.
In accordance with applicable local and state laws or regulations, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Please discuss any compensation-related questions with your recruiter during the interview process.
Pay Range
$80,000-98,000 USD $/Annually

Posted 2026-03-09

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