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Senior Civil Designer

Bechtel
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Jul 2026

About the role

Requisition ID: 293657 

  •  Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
  • Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
  • Work Location: Knoxville, TN

 

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report

Job Summary:

This role will support design development of Civil Site engineering designs by preparing studies, drawings, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements. Work with other civil designers/engineers and technical disciplines in a team environment. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving abilities, can-do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Originate and check Civil Site deliverables of moderate complexity, including drawings and 3-D models for earthwork/site design.

  • Interpret and verify industry standards, guidelines, and codes for project deliverables.

  • Report design quantities compared to estimated quantities.

  • Work with Civil/Structural supervisors to plan, budget and schedule drawing and 3-D model deliverables within the discipline.

  • Participate in project design/model reviews.

  • Participate in constructability reviews.

  • Review and coordinate technical documents with/from other engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction.

  • Act as a mentor or coach for subordinate designers and drafters.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in a related field with and 8-10  years of related design experience or AA/AS degree with 11 years of related design experience. In lieu of a degree, 12-14 years of related desgin and relevant experience. 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Minimum Qualifications

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Advance experience in the use of AutoCAD and Civil3D.

  • Work experience should emphasize Civil Site design of heavy industrial type facilities.

  • Must be familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel.

  • Familiar with the provisions of AASHTHO, ASTM, ACI, ASTM, FHWA, MUTCD and WBDG UFC codes. Knowledge of construction materials and construction details and techniques.

  • Familiar with the methods of procurement and control of bulk materials.

  • Knowledge of technical responsibilities of other disciplines associated with Facilities Design.

  • Ability to independently execute the detailed design drawings of Civil Site systems of moderate 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.

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