Senior Structural Engineer

Project Overview

Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); data center, electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); and life sciences markets.

M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future.

Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while we actively pursue exciting opportunities in other parts of the world. We are looking for talented people to join our team that are passionate about making a difference and contributing to historical projects that will have a lasting impact on society.

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.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will 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.

• 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).
• Designs structures using advanced 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 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.

• Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.

• 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.
• Seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization, resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.

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