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Military Veteran Opportunity - Structural Designer (Multiple Positions Available)

Bechtel
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jul 2026
💰 $154,700/yr($106,900/yr$154,700/yr)

About the role

Requisition ID:  297339

  • Relocation Authorized: 
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
  • Work Location: Knoxville, TN, Oak Ridge, TN, Ogden, UT, Reston, VA
  • Salary Range for Reston, VA only $106,900 - $154,700 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.

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

Project Overview:

Leveraging your military experience to contribute to a new mission:  At Bechtel, we recognize the invaluable skills, dedication, and leadership that military veterans bring to the workforce. We believe that your unique experiences and diverse perspective will make our project teams stronger, and we would like to help you build on those experiences in your civilian career. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for veterans and their families. We are proud to support those who have served our country and are committed to helping you build a successful and fulfilling career with Bechtel. #LI-SNH

Job Summary:

This role will support design development of structural (concrete & steel) engineering designs for the project by preparing studies, drawings, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements. Work with other 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.  We currently have multiple positions available on our Nuclear, Security & Environmental projects. Potential project locations include Oak Ridge, TN, Knoxville, TN, Reston, VA, Ogden, UT. Our Talent Acquisition team can help determine which projects/roles best fit your background and interests.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Originate and check Civil/Structural deliverables of high complexity, including structural steel design drawings.
  • Originate and check Civil/Structural deliverables of high complexity, including structural concrete forming and reinforcing design drawings.
  • Interpret and verify industry standards, guidelines, and codes for project deliverables.
  • Report design quantities compared to estimated quantities.
  • Work with CSA Group supervisor 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 vendor information from subcontractors and integrate it into the design solution.
  • Execute schedule requirements while maintaining a high degree of quality in work products.
  • Coordinate closely with other technical disciplines in executing work

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