Structural Engineer

Extraordinary Teams Building Inspiring Projects

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Job Summary:

In this role, you will participate in the design, development, modification, and evaluation of civil/structural components and processes. You will assist with preparation of construction drawings, project schedules, models, calculations, material requisitions, studies, reports, presentations, and proposals. Your assistance will contribute to civil/structural designs that meet project requirements.

Major Responsibilities:

Level 1

• Participates in the design, development, modification, and evaluation of Civil/Structural components and processes.
• Prepares or participates in preparation of construction drawings, project schedules, graphic presentations, civil drawings, steel and concrete calculations, and material requisitions.
• Checks manufacturers' drawings and data for compliance with specification and design drawings.
• Designs or participates in design for minor structures and portions of buildings.
• Provides input to and/or maintains technical logs and records.
• Coordinates work and collaborates with other engineering disciplines.
• Coordinates development and presentation of material when requested.
• Assists in constructability reviews.

Level 2

• Plans civil/structural layout, prepares detailed civil/structural design and layout drawings for small structures, portions of major buildings, roadways, railroads, etc. Ensures designs are compliant with local and national regulations before and during construction.
• Designs structures using knowledge of structural analysis, including statics, dynamics, and materials engineering.
• 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 structural engineering deliverables, such as steel and concrete calculations, specifications, and material requisitions.
• Prepares building material interface details for review by senior personnel.
• Participates in reviews and recommends approval of design drawings and data for compliance with requirements.
• Prepares civil/structural designs and construction drawings using 2-D / 3-D computer aided design (CAD), presentation graphics, and civil models and codes.
• Prepares procurement and subcontract requisition documents and performs associated technical bid evaluations with award recommendations.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Level 1: Requires bachelor's degree with 1-2 years of experience or 5-6 years of relevant work experience.
• Level 2: Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Level 1

• Career development position within field.
• Continues to learn and apply professional concepts.
• Applies company policies & procedures to resolve mostly routine issues.

Level 2

• Career development within field.
• Developing professional expertise, applies company policies & procedures to resolve a variety of issues.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth.

Diverse Teams Build the Extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

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. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to View email address on click.appcast.io.