Senior Engineer Specialist

Liberty Mutual Insurance Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel seeks a Structural Engineer with a Civil Engineering degree and 25+ years of experience to lead design and coordinate civil/structural works on Infrastructure, Energy and M&M projects. The role requires familiarity with US/foreign codes and advanced analysis tools, with a track record as CSA Lead or Engineering Group Supervisor.

Proficiency in STAAD Pro, ANSYS, GTStrudl, SAP and SACS is essential, along with strong communication and leadership skills across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s in Structural Engineering preferred.
• US PE license preferred; license in US a plus.
• 25+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience on infrastructure and energy projects with design coordination.
• Familiar with multiple codes and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares/contributes to conceptual studies, designs, reports, budgets and schedules for projects.
• Guides engineers in structural analysis and design of steel and concrete structures.
• Reviews bid analyses and prepares cost estimates and staffing needs.
• Checks subordinate work and contributes to performance evaluations.
• Interprets ground investigation data and prepares geotechnical reports.
• Coordinates with disciplines, clients, suppliers and contractors.

Skills

Structural engineering

Project coordination

Communication skills

CAD/CAE tools

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

M.S. Structural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

STAAD Pro

ANSYS

GTStrudl

SAP

SACS

Job description

Full job description

Relocation Authorized: National - Family

Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

Summary

Structural Engineer with Bachelor’s / master’s degree in civil engineering and 25+ years of experience on basic and detailed design and project co-ordination of civil/structural works on Infrastructure, Energy and M&M projects. Should have executed at least two, medium to large size EPC projects, as CSA Lead / Engineering Group Supervisor in an engineering office or consultancy of repute. Has a broad knowledge of precedents and latest trends in structural engineering, the principles and practices of related technical areas and of coordinating with other technical disciplines. Candidate should have exposure to Indian, US, Euro and other foreign codes/standards and local practices. Proficiency in use of industry standard software including Structural and Finite Element Analysis package such as STAAD Pro / ANSYS / GTStrudl / SAP / SACS etc. is essential.

Essential Job Duties

• Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals, design criteria, specifications, budget and schedules for projects of varying complexity.
• Assists and provides guidance to engineers to perform structural analysis and design of various steel and concrete structures.
• Reviews bid analyses and makes recommendation.
• Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs and staffing requirements for proposals, forecasts and change orders.
• Reviews and checks work of subordinate engineers and provide input for their performance evaluation.
• Supports the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
• Interprets ground investigation data and prepare geotechnical interpretative report.
• Selects foundation systems for infrastructure, Industrial and Highway structures and evaluates foundation bearing capacity and settlements for shallow/deep foundations.
• Prepares/checks calculations to evaluate the major types of deep foundations, including driven piles, cast in-situ piles and drilled piers.
• Evaluates lateral earth pressures, Embankment, and slope stability analysis, retaining wall stability.
• Perform analysis and design of temporary support for deep excavations.
• Perform impact analysis on nearby structure due to deep excavation.
• Assesses Ground improvement requirement and recommends mitigation measure for poor soil.
• Interprets Site response studies, Soil-structure-interaction analysis and liquefaction evaluations.
• Provides input to drawings for earthwork and foundation and has capability to write Geo-technical design reports independently.

Job Knowledge

• Experience of working in an Infrastructure and Energy Projects.
• Possess a broad understanding of the major design engineering deliverables.
• Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of engineering work in a project or staff group.
• Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials and/or difficult coordination requirements.
• Is conversant with use of applicable design codes governing structural steel structures such as AISC303, AISC360, AISC341, AWS D1.1, RCSC and/or equivalent Euro, Canadian, Australian, Indian codes.
• Performs work using Standard Application Programs and appropriate computer aided design and computer aided engineering (CAD and CAE) tools.
• Coordinates engineering effort in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, and contractors and between other groups.
• Understanding of engineering planning and control methods including computerized methods.
• Understanding of the roles played by other departments on projects including basic construction practices and the economics involved.
• Understanding of industry or regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to the engineering discipline.
• Skill in oral and written communication and writing technical reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-year degree from an accredited college program in Civil Engineering. Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• Preference will be given to the candidate with license of Registered Professional Engineer in US. PE license of US shall be an added advantage.
• Site experience will be an added advantage.

Experience

25+ years of relevant work experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. Bechtel employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or show proof of a negative test result prior to accessing Bechtel sites/facilities to the extent required by applicable law or by customer requirements.