Senior Civil Designer

Bechtel Global Corporation; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement programs

Robust benefits package

Time off to recharge

Job summary

Bechtel Global Corporation is seeking a Civil Designer to support design development of Civil Site engineering projects in Knoxville, Tennessee. The candidate will work with civil designers/engineers in a team and must possess strong design skills, organizational abilities, and a can-do attitude.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree along with 8-10 years of design experience. Familiarity with Civil Site design and tools such as AutoCAD and Civil3D is crucial. Bechtel offers robust benefits to enhance career growth and provide a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Requires 8‑10 years of related design experience or 11 years with an AA/AS degree.
• Must have strong organizational and teamwork skills.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Originate and check Civil Site deliverables.
• Interpret and verify industry standards for project deliverables.
• Mentor subordinate designers and drafters.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Civil Site design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

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, a 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 8‑10 years of related design experience or an AA/AS degree with 11 years of related design experience. In lieu of a degree, 12‑14 years of related design and relevant experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. 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, 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.
• Ability to issue clear and concise direction to subordinate designers and drafters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the sitework, earthwork, roadway, and drainage for Nuclear Quality and Safety Environment.
• AA in civil engineering or engineering technology.
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt or higher or working knowledge of other process improvement programs.

Total Rewards / Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure our people thrive, including programs to advance careers, enhance our culture, and provide time to recharge.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e‑mail their request to [e-mail].