Senior Structural Engineer
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 foundations, concrete, and structural steel superstructure and associated components and other structural works under the supervision of a Senior Engineer or Engineering Group Supervisor.
Major Responsibilities
- Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the civil/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 structures, building, etc.
- 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), 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.
- Originates and checks complex structural engineering deliverables, such as steel and concrete calculations, specifications, and material requisitions.
- Analyzes problems with conflicting design requirements, sketches ideas and possible solutions.
- Analyzes 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.
- Required Knowledge And Skills:
- Past experience with data centers is highly preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of industry codes and standards including ASCE/SEI 7, AISC LRFD Manual, ACI 318, IBC is required.
- Candidate must demonstrate an understanding of the EPC industry and designing for constructability.
- Career-level position within field. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline.
- Serious, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization, resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.
Total Rewards/Benefits
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Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.