Senior Civil Designer Job at Bechtel Corporation, Reston, VA

  • Bechtel Corporation
  • Reston, VA

Job Description

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

Bechtel's Infrastructure and Power is an exciting and growing business unit that is actively involved with large scale combined cycle projects and behind-the-meter gigawatt scale microgrids for delivering power to Artificial Intelligence (AI) datacenters. The diverse portfolio also includes renewable energy projects encompassing Solar, Wind and Pumped Storage Hydro. Infrastructure and Power business unit strives to exceed customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent.

Job Summary

In this role, you will produce earthwork deliverables for Combined Cycle Power Projects. You will prepare drawings, facilitate discussions, communicate complex technical issues, and prepare civil/structural design estimates and work plan. Your recommendations will ensure designs and work plans are in accordance with project scope, schedule, budget, regulations, and standards.

Travel Requirement: This position may involve business travel to project sites across the United States and Canada, as well as to our engineering offices in India.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Major Responsibilities
  • Plans, develops, coordinates and reviews design work within a small-size civil/structural design work group on projects of medium size or assignments in support of global business unit
  • Produces drawings and documentation in accordance with established design and scope including design of earthwork, drainage and road design.
  • Coordinates and interfaces as directed with the day-to-day technical work of civil/structural engineers, scientists, specialists, designers and drafters
  • Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to upper management
  • Prepares or oversees the preparation of civil design estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule and budget, and manages implementation and performance accordingly
  • Coordinates with client representatives as delegated to obtain approval on phases of work
  • Reviews key civil/structural engineering drawings and calculations and bid summaries
  • Mentors civil designers and drafters by providing appropriate on-the-job training for their professional development
  • Ensures civil earthworks designs comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations, and standards
Education and Experience Requirements
  • Requires associate's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge and Skills
  • Recognized as advanced contributor with specialized skill set
  • Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline
  • Seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization, resolves a wide range of complex issues in creative and effective ways
  • Expert knowledge and use of Civil 3D
  • Experience working on Combined Cycle Power projects, along with a good knowledge of industry or regulatory standards and design criteria pertinent to the Civil/Structural discipline.
  • Must have right to work and remain in the United States
Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

Diverse Teams Build the Extraordinary

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

The position to which you are applying may have additional background and drug screening requirements from those of your current position. Please speak with your Bechtel recruiter to determine if any additional background and drug screening is required for this position and work location.

Bechtel's internal staffing policy includes the minimum time that you need to be in your current position before applying to a new position. Please refer to the applicable policy manual and ensure you meet the minimum requirements.

Per Policy 203-Internal Staffing, the Functional Manager of all internal Bechtel employees that are selected to proceed with an interview as part of Bechtel's internal recruitment process will receive a notification including the position title and corresponding Functional Lead.

Please note that the overtime designation for this position might differ from your current position even if the position is at the same grade level. Please speak with your TA Specialist to understand the overtime eligibility for this role.

Job Tags

Part time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work

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