Lead Structural Engineer-Precast

Job Summary

In this role you will plan, coordinate and perform structural engineering tasks to produce design and estimates for projects within the Manufacturing and Technology Business Unit. You will develop, evaluate, coordinate or modify design, drawings, specifications and requisitions for precast concrete superstructure and associated components and and other structural works under the supervision of an Engineering Group Supervisor.

Major Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the structural engineering work for a global business unit, a project or staff group to include the preparation of original designs layouts, details, drawings and specifications for buildings, structures and components.
• Designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates Civil/Structural components and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs) and Design Control Check List (DCCL) and Design Review Notices (DRNs).
• Determines the appropriate use of various structural elements such as steel, wood, masonry, and concrete to ensure appropriate material is used based on load or stress requirements.
• Origins and checks complex structural engineering deliverables, primarily for precast concrete.
• Captures and coordinates design between the Home office engineers and subcontractors performing design of precast concrete elements.
• Analyzes problems with conflicting design requirements, sketches ideas and possible solutions.
• Analyses and reports on the suitability of unconventional materials, techniques and/or difficult coordination requirements.
• Plans, coordinates, or prepares equipment, work and material specifications, bid evaluations and award recommendations.
• Prepares procurement and subcontract requisition documents and performs associated technical bid evaluations with award recommendations.
• Provides assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project Civil/Structural requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
• A professional engineering license is highly preferred.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Considered highly skilled and proficient in precast concrete design.
• Seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization, resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.