Civil/Structural Engineer

SUMMARY: The Civil/Structural Engineer plans and conducts independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Devises innovative approaches to solving problems.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of engineering work for a global business unit.
2. Resolves conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials and/or difficult coordination requirements.
3. Performs work using Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs) and appropriate 2-D and 3-D computer aided design and computer aided engineering (CAD and CAE) tools. 
4. Plans, coordinates, or prepares equipment or work specifications, bid evaluations and award recommendations for equipment.
5. Coordinates engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, and contractors and between other groups.
6. When delegated, assumes a lead technical role over other engineers or project subgroups for completing specific tasks.
7. Prepares letters to vendors and clients.
8. Reviews bid analyses and makes recommendation.
9. Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports, estimates or proposals.
10. Performs or assists in the performance of problem analysis and original design.
11. Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs and staffing requirements for proposals, forecasts, and change orders.
12. Reviews and checks work of subordinate engineers and designers.
13. Perform engineering calculations, analysis, and design. Check design calculations of other engineers within the team.
14. Produce engineering reports and work plans.
15. Supports the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
16. Undertake technical and feasibility studies, including site walkdowns and investigations.
17. Any other task associated with the role.

 JOB KNOWLEDGE

 Thorough knowledge of discipline engineering techniques, the design of engineered systems, and engineering and design calculations.

Understands the application of Engineering Department Procedures, relevant Bechtel design guides.  Broad knowledge of the application of engineering to plant constructability as applied to construction methods and materials.

Knowledge of current computer applications for engineering and design including appropriate knowledge of CAD (both 2-D and 3-D), CAE and relevant Bechtel Standard Computer Applications to perform the work.

Understanding of engineering planning and control methods including computerized methods.

Understanding of the roles played by other departments on projects including basic construction practices and the economics involved.

Understanding industry or regulatory codes, standards, and design criteria pertinent to the specific engineering discipline.

Skills in oral and written communication.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The above is normally acquired through:

• A recognized degree in Civil /Structural Engineer or related discipline from an accredited college or university.

• A professional license in an appropriate engineering discipline from a recognized licensing board.

• Sufficient number of specialized courses in relevant general engineering or appropriate engineering disciplines to meet job requirements, AND

• Practical work experience in design engineering or relevant equivalent experience in allied types of engineering sufficient to demonstrate competence as a trained engineer.