Universal Technical Services
Current Job Openings
Join Universal Technical Services and work on premier oil and gas projects across the Gulf Coast. We are looking for talented designers and engineers for the following roles in Houston and New Orleans.
PIPING DESIGNER
New Orleans, LA | Full-Time
Posted: September 2026
Qualifications: - 0–5 years experience. - Basic AutoCAD knowledge. - Willing to go in a refinery. Email resumes to anne@u-t-s.com
CIVIL/STRUCTURAL DESIGNER
New Orleans, LA | Full-Time
Posted: September 2026
Qualifications: - E3D experience. - Minimum 5 years experience. Email resumes to anne@u-t-s.com
PLANNER/SCHEDULER
New Orleans, LA | Full-Time
Posted: September 2026
Qualifications: - Five (5) to ten (10) years of demonstrated experience in planning, scheduling, and cost control for industrial engineering and construction projects. - Proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, including importing and exporting Excel and MS Project into and out of Primavera P6. - Experience working in EP/EPC project environments. - Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously. - Working knowledge of project cost management, forecasting, and reporting methodologies. - Industry certifications in scheduling such as PSP, PMI-SP, and EVM are preferred, but not required. - An understanding of Advanced Work Packaging project delivery methodology and the interaction between engineering disciplines, procurement and construction. - An understanding of AACEI Recommended Practices and Levels of Schedule. - Knowledge in the principles and practices of international industrial project procurement and engineering. - Proven experience with SharePoint, MS Office, MS Teams, and be an advanced Primavera P6 user. - Demonstrated ability to work with designers, engineers, and contractors of all experience levels regarding project schedules, progress and cost. - A high degree of professionalism and be detail oriented. - Be well versed in Earned Value Management and Rules of Credit. - Have a good understanding of management of change in the design engineering environment. Email resumes to anne@u-t-s.com
CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER
New Orleans, LA | Full-Time
Posted: September 2026
Qualifications: -Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university. -5-8 years of experience in instrumentation and control systems engineering relevant to the tasks described in the Job Description section. -Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Bluebeam. -Knowledge of standards that apply to instrumentation and controls and offshore shore, refinery, and industrial facilities. -Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written. -Ability to work efficiently with individuals at all levels of the organization. -Ability to work in a team environment. -Knowledge of Programmable Logic controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Distributed Control System (DCS) equipment. -PLC/DCS programming experience a plus but not required. Email resumes to anne@u-t-s.com
JUNIOR CIVIL ENGINEER
New Orleans, LA | Full-Time
Posted: September 2026
Qualifications: -Entry to 5 years experience -Experience in concrete and steel structural design including foundation design -BS in civil/structural engineering required -PE/EIT preferred Email resumes to: anne@u-t-s.com
CIVIL ENGINEER
New Orleans, LA | Full-Time
Posted: September 2026
Qualifications: -5-15 years experience -Experience in drainage basin delineation and hydrologic analysis and hydraulic design of drainage systems -Experience in concrete and steel structural design including foundation design -Civil 3D required -BS or MS in civil/structural engineering required -RISA experience required -PE preferred Email resumes to: anne@u-t-s.com
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
New Orleans, LA | Full-Time
Posted: September 2026
Qualifications: · Extensive experience in pipe stress analysis · Mechanical piping design and facility layout in industrial facilities. · PE desired · Candidate shall have experience in leading project design and working with others. Required Software Experience: · Caesar II · Navisworks · Microsoft Excel, Teams and Outlook Email resumes to: anne@u-t-s.com
SR. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
New Orleans, LA | Full-Time
Posted: September 2026
Qualifications: -Minimum 10 years experience. -BS Degree in electrical engineering. -Demonstrated experience working within project centered multi-discipline teams; -Demonstrated experience preparing project cost estimates; -Demonstrated experience preparing specifications for procurement, construction, testing and commissioning of electrical generation, distribution, rotating, communication and control equipment such as generator sets, variable frequency drives, low voltage and medium voltage motor control systems and switchgear, and integrated motor control center buildings, distributed control systems, PLC panels, etc.; -Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate portions of ANSI/NEMA/NFPA/API/UL/IEEE codes and standards; -Demonstrated experience leading factory acceptance testing of package equipment; -Demonstrated experience providing engineering support to construction, testing, commissioning and startup of electrical facilities; -Capability and availability to make offshore and client site trips as well as other domestic travel as required. To apply email: anne@u-t-s.com
PIPING CADWORX DESIGNER
New Orleans, LA | Full-Time
Posted: September 2026
Qualifications: - CADWorx experience required. - Minimum 10 years piping design experience. - Plant experience preferred. - Experience working with point cloud data. - Familiarity with Navis. - Bluebeam experience. To apply email: anne@u-t-s.com
SENIOR E&I DESIGNERS
Houston, TX | Full-Time
Posted: September 2026
Qualifications: -Strong background in BOTH electrical and instrumentation design (required) -Offshore experience preferred -AutoCAD, CADWorx, Navisworks and PDMS/E3D preferred Email resumes to: anne@u-t-s.com
JR. E&I DESIGNERS
Houston, TX | Full-Time
Posted: September 2026
Qualifications: -AutoCAD required -SPI Experience preferred -Offshore experience preferred Email resumes to: anne@u-t-s.com
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Lafayette, LA | Full-Time
Posted: September 2026
Qualifications: -Minimum 10 years experience. -BS Degree in electrical engineering. -Demonstrated experience working within project centered multi-discipline teams; -Demonstrated experience preparing project cost estimates; -Demonstrated experience preparing specifications for procurement, construction, testing and commissioning of electrical generation, distribution, rotating, communication and control equipment such as generator sets, variable frequency drives, low voltage and medium voltage motor control systems and switchgear, and integrated motor control center buildings, distributed control systems, PLC panels, etc.; -Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate portions of ANSI/NEMA/NFPA/API/UL/IEEE codes and standards; -Demonstrated experience leading factory acceptance testing of package equipment; -Demonstrated experience providing engineering support to construction, testing, commissioning and startup of electrical facilities; -Capability and availability to make offshore and client site trips as well as other domestic travel as required. To apply email: anne@u-t-s.com
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Ready to advance your career in the Gulf Coast? Please submit your resume and professional credentials using the form or send a direct email to our technical placement team.