Senior Structural Engineer

Bechtel Corporation•Knoxville, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports the development of structural engineering designs for projects by preparing studies, drawings, calculations, specifications, and evaluations in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements. The engineer works with other structural engineers and technical disciplines in a team environment. The position is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, with periodic business travel as required. The role requires a bachelor's degree or international equivalent and 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 years of relevant work experience. A facility-specific clearance requiring U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. A U.S. Structural Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration is required, or the ability to obtain it within 12 months.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent and 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 years of relevant work experience.
U.S. citizenship, as required for a facility-specific clearance.
Ability to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Registered Structural Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the United States, or ability to obtain PE within 12 months.
Experience with Microsoft Office programs, VISIO, and other common computer programs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use office automation tools effectively.
Knowledge of industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards, as well as Bechtel Corporate guides and standards.
Broad knowledge of structural engineering design principles.
Ability to execute work independently.
More than one year of Bechtel service is required for consideration of working at a location other than the designated location.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Structural Engineering or a related engineering field from an accredited university.
Experience designing seismic bracing and supports.
Experience executing engineering and design using Revit, Tekla, Mathcad, GTSTRUDL, and STAAD.Pro.
Knowledge of ASCE 7, ACI 318, ACI 349, AISC 360, and N690.
Prior experience working with government agencies.
Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ASME-NQA-1, MIL-Q-9858A, or ISO-9000.
Knowledge of Bechtel Corporate guides and standards.
Experience with or knowledge of Revit, Tekla, Mathcad, GTSTRUDL, and STAAD.Pro.

Responsibilities

Develop concrete and steel structural designs and drawings, including seismic design.
Design foundations and prepare foundation drawings.
Perform formal calculations and prepare drawings.
Review existing conditions and as-built drawings.
Review customer and vendor information from subcontractors and integrate it into the design solution.
Develop design configuration packages for configuration control, change management, and procurement.
Develop design specifications for construction and/or procurement.
Execute work to schedule requirements while maintaining a high degree of quality.
Coordinate closely with other technical disciplines to plan and execute work as an integrated team.