Senior Civil Engineer

BechtelKnoxville, TN
Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Civil Engineer who will prepare designs for earthwork, underground commodities, roads, foundations, profiles associated NS&E (Nuclear, Security and Environmental) GBU (Global business unit) projects. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving abilities, can-do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs. This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Requirements

  • Requires a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience​
  • US citizenship is required
  • Must have PE License in the United States or ability to obtain PE within 12 months.
  • Experience using Civil3d
  • Experience with Microsoft office programs, VISIO, and other common computer programs.
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • Ability to utilize office automation tools effectively.
  • Knowledge of industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards, as well as Bechtel Corporate guides and standards.
  • Relevant experience includes related specifications.
  • Broad knowledge of the application of Civil engineering design principles.

Nice To Haves

  • MS degree in Civil or related Engineering, from an accredited university.
  • Registered Professional Engineer in USA (Civil Engineering).
  • Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ISO-9000.
  • Prior experience working with government agencies, preferably the Department of Defense.
  • Experience with use or knowledge of Revit and/or InRoads.
  • Intermediate knowledge of developing CSI Masterformat specifications, or SpecsIntact.
  • Design experience with Unified Facilities Criteria and the Whole Building Design Guide.
  • Experience in complex excavation approaches and construction execution, field experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support design development civil engineering designs by preparing studies, drawings, calculations, specifications, data sheets, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements.
  • Work with other civil engineers and technical disciplines in a team environment.
  • Development of grading and backfill design and drawings.
  • Road design and design documents.
  • Foundation design and drawings.
  • Assist with boring oversight, and site inspection and review of existing facilities.
  • Perform formal calculations and drawings.
  • Originate and check civil deliverables of high complexity, including specifications, drawings, reports and calculations.
  • Interpret and verify industry standards, guidelines, and codes for project deliverables.
  • Review vendor information from subcontractors and integrate it into the design solution.
  • Execute to schedule requirement while maintaining a high degree of quality in work product.
  • Coordinate closely with other technical disciplines in planning and executing work as an integrated team.
  • Report design quantities compared to estimated quantities.
  • Participate in project design/model reviews.
  • Participate in constructability reviews.
  • Execute schedule requirements while maintaining a high degree of quality in work product.
  • Coordinate closely with other technical disciplines in executing work as an integrated team.

Benefits

  • Robust benefits to ensure our people thrive
  • Advancing careers
  • Delivering programs to enhance our culture
  • Providing time to recharge
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