R&D Structural & Marine Engineering

Provides comprehensive design, analysis, and modification solutions for industrial, commercial, and residential projects, employing steel, timber, and concrete materials.

• Oilfield Drilling Structural Design

  Develops structural designs for drilling rigs and associated equipment, featuring custom racking upgrades, walking systems, and hook load enhancements.

• Tier IV EPA Retrofits

  Engineers retrofits for existing engine packages to bring them into full EPA and CARB environmental compliance.

• Foundation and Footing Design

  Creates tailored foundation and footing solutions to ensure structural integrity and correct ground support.

• Bridge Design and Load Ratings

  Performs structural bridge design and calculates AASHTO load ratings to ensure compliance and capacity.

• Stair and Rooftop Wind Certification

  Analyzes stairs and custom rooftop curbs to provide formal wind and safety certifications.

• Retroactive Permitting and Liaison

  Coordinates with municipal bodies to resolve unpermitted structures and secure required construction permits.

Delivers offshore and marine structural designs, focusing on complex environments and heavy structural requirements.

• Marine Environment Building Design

  Develops and details specialized onshore and offshore building structures, such as Ethane Cracker facilities, tailored to withstand marine elements.

• Marine Lifting Analysis

  Conducts specialized analyses to verify structural integrity and safety during the lifting and placement of heavy marine assets.

Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

• Utilizes Advanced Modeling Techniques To Evaluate Stress

  Support includes Utilizes advanced modeling techniques to evaluate stress.

• Strain

  Support includes strain.

• Load Distribution On Critical Structural Components

  Support includes load distribution on critical structural components.

• Equipment

  Support includes equipment.

Provides thorough safety and compliance evaluations backed by detailed photo-illustrated reports to help operators resolve issues efficiently.

• Rig Inspections and Recertification

  Performs comprehensive drilling rig surveys resulting in API-compliant forms, recertification documentation, and fleet punch-lists.

• Welding and Non-Destructive Testing

  Employs Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI) to conduct non-destructive testing (NDT), weld audits, and load testing.

• Municipal and Specialty Inspections

  Executes specialized oversight including City of Houston fabrication shop certifications, TDI windstorm compliance, pre-pour foundation checks, and playground safety reviews.

Produces precise two-dimensional and three-dimensional technical drawings to transform concepts into clear, constructible documentation.

• Structural Drawing Packages

  Generates standardized 2D and 3D packages and as-built documentation utilizing industry-standard CAD formats.

Manages project life cycles closely across planning, scheduling, and budget tracking to ensure predictable outcomes for small and large-scale initiatives.

• Third-Party Oversight

  Provides independent monitoring, coordination, and quality verification of external construction and engineering activities.

Consults with material fabricators to optimize structural products and ensure alignment with stringent regulatory codes.

• API Licensure and Audit Support

  Develops off-the-shelf design packages and guides fabricators through the rigorous API certification and audit process.

• ASME Reactor Vessel Design

  Engineers complete pressure vessel packages designed specifically to meet detailed ASME technical standards.

Handles complete engineering workflows from initial layout and manufacturing through delivery, commissioning, and final site setup.

• Field Commissioning and Support

  Performs physical assembly and functional validation on site, supported by round-the-clock emergency assistance.