Sr Structural Engineer

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Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company have partnered to deliver the first nuclear power reactors in Poland for our customer, the Polish Entity Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (PEJ). Bechtel will be the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project. As the EPC, our responsibilities will include providing the design for the Turbine Island and Balance of Plant as well as the construction of the entire facility.

This is a one‑of‑a‑kind opportunity, and we are looking for the talent that will help expand Poland’s nuclear base and build a strong and long‑lasting energy future for generations to come.

This role will support design development of structural engineering designs for the project site by preparing studies, drawings, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements. Work with other structural engineers/designers and other technical disciplines in a team environment. #LI-SF1

• Originate and check structural deliverables of high complexity, including specifications, drawings, reports and calculations.
• Interpret and verify industry standards, guidelines, and codes for project deliverables.
• Report design quantities compared to estimated quantities.
• Participate in constructability reviews.
• Review vendor information from subcontractors and integrate it into the design solution.
• 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.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Civil/Structural or related) from an accredited university, with at least 5-8 years of relevant experience.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be authorized to live and work in US without sponsorship.
• Must be able to complete a pre‑employment drug screen and background check.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven work experience should emphasize design of heavy industrial‑type facilities/structures on engineering projects from inception to handover.
• Familiar with the provisions of AISC, ACI, IBC.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiar with the methods of procurement and control of bulk materials.
• Ability to independently execute the detailed design drawings of structural / site systems of high complexity.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as drawings and specifications.
• Ability to express technical issues in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbally.
• Ability to resolve design issues with subordinates, other engineering disciplines, construction, and the client.
• Ability to issue a clear and concise direction to subordinate designers and drafters.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the structural design of port facilities, including elements such quay walls, piers, jetties, dolphins and/or coastal protection would be beneficial.
• Have a Civil Professional Engineering (PE) / Structural Engineering (SE) license.
• MS degree in Civil/Structural or related Engineering, from an accredited university.
• Experience with the use of MathCAD.
• Construction field experience.
• Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ISO-9000 and/or NQA-1.
• Experience with design using provisions of Eurocodes.

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