Senior Structural Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-16
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Quality Engineering
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Job Summary:This role will support design development of structural engineering designs for the project by preparing studies, drawings, calculations, specifications, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements. Work with other Structural Engineers and technical disciplines in a team environment. This role will be based in Knoxville, TN with periodic business travel, as required.
Major Responsibilities:- Development of concrete and steel structural design and drawings, including seismic.
- Foundation design and drawings.
- Perform formal calculations and drawings.
- Review existing conditions and as-builts drawings.
- Review customer & 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 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.
- Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
- This role requires a facility-specific clearance that requires U.S. Citizenship.
- Must be able 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.
Skills:
- 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.
- Broad knowledge of the application of structural engineering design principles.
- Ability to execute work independently and greater than 1 year of Bechtel service for consideration of working at other than designated location.
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