Structural Engineer

Job Summary

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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:

Level 1

• 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.

Level 2

• 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.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Level 1: Requires bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural or related with less than 1 year of experience or 4-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Level 2: Requires bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural or related with 1-2 years of experience or 5-6 years of relevant work experience.
• Passed the Engineer in Training (EIT) exam or obtain EIT within 12 months of hire date.
• This role requires a facility-specific clearance that requires U.S. Citizenship

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Level 1

• 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.

Level 2

• Experience designing seismic bracing and supports.
• Experience executing engineering and design with Revit, Tekla, Mathcad, GTSTRUDL, and STAAD.Pro.
• Prior experience working with government agencies.
• Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ASME-NQA-1, MIL-Q-9858A, or ISO-9000.
• Knowledge in use of Bechtel Corporate guides and standards.
• Prior experience working with government agencies.
• Experience with use or knowledge of Revit and Tekla.

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