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Senior Structural Engineer

Bechtel
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Oct 2025

About the role

Requisition ID:  289073

  • Relocation Authorized:  None
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Telework 
  • Work Location: Reston, VA
  • Hourly Range: $57.59 - $87.82 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

 

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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. 

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Job Summary:

In this role, you will conduct field investigations and client interviews to determine work scope and cost estimates for a project’s civil/structural aspects. You will lead design, development, modification, evaluation, and constructability reviews of civil/structural components and processes. Your technical expertise will ensure the unique and complex requirements of a project’s civil/structural aspects are met. Please note that this role is a part-time, casual status position. #LI-SF1

Major Responsibilities:

  • Plans and conducts independent Civil/Structural work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of Civil/Structural engineering techniques, procedures and criteria on a medium size project or assignment in support of a global business unit​ 
  • Leads the design, development, modification, and evaluation of 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)​ 
  • Reviews and approves key design documents, supplier drawings and data, material specifications, drawings, change orders, and bid summaries for the project to which assigned 
  • 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 Civil/Structural engineering deliverables, such as steel and concrete calculations, specifications, and material requisitions 
  • Develops conceptual designs for Civil/Structural engineering projects or projects having specialized or unique requirements​ 
  • Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule and budget, and supports implementation and assists with performance reporting​ 
  • Interprets new or special regulations, codes, standards, criteria, and performance data​ 
  • Mentors Civil/Structural engineering personnel by providing on-the-job training for their professional development​ 
  • Leads constructability reviews 

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires a bachelor's degree

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