Civil Lead Designer

Job Summary

In this role, you will collaborate to plan, develop, coordinate, and review project civil design work. You will produce drawings, facilitate discussions, communicate complex technical issues, and prepare civil design estimates and work plans. Your recommendations will ensure designs and work plans are in accordance with project scope, schedule, budget, regulations, and standards. 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.

• Leads the work of civil designers and drafters for a project to include the preparation of layouts, study drawings, detailed 2‑D and 3‑D computer aided design (CAD) design models and construction drawings.
• Develops designs for complex civil engineering systems such as earthwork, drainage and road design with minimum supervision from which detailed scale models and/or construction drawings are completed.
• Assists in constructing detailed scale models.
• Prepares or assists with the preparation of assigned material requisitions and bid evaluations.
• Monitors and checks work for compliance with approved civil design standards to provide quality design, reliable/safe plant operation and construction economy.
• Participates in constructability reviews.
• Prepares design and drafting procedures to standardize design effort.
• Coordinates or makes jobsite visits, as required, to resolve problems and interpret drawings and documents.
• Reviews civil design scope changes, as required, for project management.
• Ensures civil systems designs comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations, and standards.

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10–13 years of relevant experience OR 14–17 years of relevant work experience.

• Experienced in 3D modelling of site earthworks, drainage, roads, etc.
• Expert in use of civil modelling software such as Civil 3D and/or Open Roads Designer.
• Experience with preparing quantity takeoffs of civil materials.

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