Senior Civil Engineer

Bechtel Corporation; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a Civil Engineer in Knoxville to prepare earthwork, roads, and foundation designs for NS&E GBU projects. The role emphasizes strong organizational and teamwork skills, problem solving, and innovative design approaches.

The position supports design development with drawings, specifications, and calculations while aligning with Unified Facilities Criteria and building codes. US citizenship and PE licensure are required or obtainable within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or international equiv.) and 8–10 years of relevant experience or 12–14 years of experience.
• US citizenship is required.
• PE License in the United States or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare earthwork, roads, foundations, and related design documents.
• Develop studies, drawings, calculations, data sheets per procedures and codes.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and perform constructability reviews.
• Review vendor information and integrate it into the design solution.
• Ensure design deliverables meet schedule and quality requirements.

Skills

Civil3D

MS Office

Communication

Office automation

Civil engineering design

Codes & standards

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

PE License (USA)

MS degree preferred

Tools

Revit

InRoads

CSI Masterformat

Job description

• 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 position is for a Civil Engineer who will prepare designs for earthwork, underground commodities, roads, foundations, profiles associated NS&E (Nuclear, Security and Environmental) GBU (Global business unit) projects. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving abilities, can-do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs.

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may 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

This role will support design development civil engineering designs by preparing studies, drawings, calculations, specifications, data sheets, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements. Work with other civil engineers and technical disciplines in a team environment. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in executing design development and producing design documents for government customers in accordance with Unified Facilities Criteria and the Whole Building Design Guide, including drawings, UFGS specifications, and calculations.

• Development of grading and backfill design and drawings.
• Road design and design documents.
• Foundation design and drawings.
• Assist with boring oversight, and site inspection and review of existing facilities.
• Perform formal calculations and drawings.
• Originate and check civil deliverables of high complexity, including specifications, drawings, reports and calculations.
• Interpret and verify industry standards, guidelines, and codes for project deliverables.
• Review vendor information from subcontractors and integrate it into the design solution.
• Execute to schedule requirement while maintaining a high degree of quality in work product.
• Coordinate closely with other technical disciplines in planning and executing work as an integrated team.
• Report design quantities compared to estimated quantities.
• 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 product.
• Coordinate closely with other technical disciplines in executing work as an integrated team.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
• US citizenship is required
• Must have PE License in the United States or ability to obtain PE within 12 months.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Experience using Civil3d
• Experience with Microsoft office programs, VISIO, and other common computer programs.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to utilize office automation tools effectively.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards, as well as Bechtel Corporate guides and standards.
• Relevant experience includes related specifications.
• Broad knowledge of the application of Civil engineering design principles.

Preferred Skills

• MS degree in Civil or related Engineering, from an accredited university.
• Registered Professional Engineer in USA (Civil Engineering).
• Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ISO-9000.
• Prior experience working with government agencies, preferably the Department of Defense.
• Experience with use or knowledge of Revit and/or InRoads.
• Intermediate knowledge of developing CSI Masterformat specifications, or SpecsIntact.
• Design experience with Unified Facilities Criteria and the Whole Building Design Guide.
• Experience in complex excavation approaches and construction execution, field experience is preferred.

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.

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]