Bechtel Corporation · 1 day ago
Senior Structural Engineer
Reston, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expBechtel Corporation has been a leader in engineering and construction since 1898, completing over 25,000 projects globally. They are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to conduct field investigations, lead design and development of civil/structural components, and ensure project requirements are met.
ArchitectureConstructionProject Management
Responsibilities
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, roadways, railroads, 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) and 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
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
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
Benefits
Robust benefits to ensure our people thrive
Advancing careers
Delivering programs to enhance our culture
Providing time to recharge
Company
Bechtel Corporation
Bechtel is a construction company that offers engineering, construction, and project management solutions to its customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$499.38MKey Investors
U.K. Export Finance
2021-10-18Debt Financing· $499.38M
Leadership Team
Brendan Bechtel
Chairman and CEO
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