Structural Designer

Bechtel Corporation; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust employee benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Time to recharge

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a candidate to support structural design development in Reston, VA. The role involves preparing studies and drawings while collaborating with a skilled team. Ideal candidates have a BS degree and CAD software proficiency. This part-time telework position requires at least three days in the office each week, focusing on innovative design within a dynamic engineering environment. Comprehensive benefits are offered to foster growth and development.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a related field with 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in CAD and Tekla Structures software.
• Familiar with industry codes like AISC, ACI, UBC.

Responsibilities

• Prepare studies, drawings, and evaluations for structural designs.
• Check deliverables and maintain high-quality standards.
• Interpret industry standards for project deliverables.

Skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

CAD software proficiency

Familiarity with AISC, ACI codes

Education

BS degree in a related field

AA/AS degree with design experience

Tools

Tekla Structures

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Relocation Authorized: National - Family. Telework Type: Part-Time Telework. Work Location: Reston, VA.

Requisition ID: 291438

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Project Overview

Bechtel is the licensing, engineering, procurement, and construction partner on TerraPower’s Natrium team. Selected by the U.S. Department of Energy for its Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program, Natrium is participating in a DOE initiative to re-establish U.S. leadership in nuclear energy that provides matching funding to industry to design and build an operational advanced reactor. TerraPower, a leading advanced generation technology company founded by former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates, will be deploying its 345 MWe sodium fast reactor (SFR), called Natrium. The Natrium plant features an advanced, cost-competitive reactor design that is safer, simpler, easier and less costly to construct, less expensive to operate, and able to provide energy that is competitive with fossil fuels. It also features an innovative molten salt energy storage system designed to be complementary to solar and wind power by evening out the peaks and valleys in production when the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing. With the reactor and energy storage output combined, the plant can produce more than 500 MWe of power. Other Team Natrium partners include GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, Energy Northwest, PacifiCorp, and Duke Energy, along with support from a number of national laboratories and universities. This DOE Program has the potential to be the largest funding program for advanced nuclear power in U.S. history and will shape the future of nuclear energy for decades. We invite you to join our team for this historic and interesting opportunity!

Job Summary

This role will support design development of structural (concrete & steel) engineering designs for the project by preparing studies, drawings, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements. Work with other designers/engineers and technical disciplines in a team environment. 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 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

• Originate and check Civil/Structural deliverables of high complexity, including structural steel design drawings.
• Originate and check Civil/Structural deliverables of high complexity, including structural concrete forming and reinforcing design drawings.
• Interpret and verify industry standards, guidelines, and codes for project deliverables.
• Report design quantities compared to estimated quantities.
• Work with CSA Group supervisor 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 vendor information from subcontractors and integrate it into the design solution.
• Execute schedule requirements while maintaining a high degree of quality in work products.
• Coordinate closely with other technical disciplines in executing work as an integrated team.

Education And Experience Requirements

BS degree in a related field with 1‑2 years of related design experience or AA/AS degree with 3‑4 years of related design experience. In lieu of a degree, at least 5‑6 years of related design experience.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in the use of Bechtel standard applications of CAD software.
• Experienced user of Tekla Structures.
• Must possess experience of Tekla Structures model exchange and interoperability with model tools such as Revit and Smart Plant (S3D).
• Civil/structural design of heavy industrial‑type facilities.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiar with the provisions of AISC, ACI, UBC, and OSHA codes.
• Knowledge of construction materials and construction details and techniques.
• Ability to issue a clear and concise direction to subordinate designers and drafters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in structural design (steel and concrete) for Nuclear Quality and Safety Environment.
• AA in civil/structural engineering or engineering technology. Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ISO‑9000. and /or NQA‑1.
• Experience with the use or knowledge of MicroStation structural suite(s).

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