Senior Structural Engineer, Knoxville

Bechtel - Knoxville, TN

Part-time - Mid Level

Knoxville, TN

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

The Senior Structural Engineer will support the design development of structural engineering projects by preparing studies, drawings, calculations, specifications, and evaluations. This role involves collaboration with other engineers and technical disciplines in a team environment, ensuring compliance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements. The position is based in Knoxville, TN, with periodic business travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Development of concrete and steel structural design and drawings, including seismic.
• Foundation design and drawings.
• Perform formal calculations and drawings.
• Review existing conditions and as-built drawings.
• Review customer & vendor information from subcontractors and integrate it into the design solution.
• Develop design configuration packages for configuration control, change management, and procurement.
• Develop design specifications for construction and/or procurement.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
• Registered Structural Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the United States or ability to obtain PE within 12 months.
• 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.
• Broad knowledge of the application of structural engineering design principles.

Nice-to-haves

• MS degree in Structural or related Engineering, from an accredited university.
• Experience designing seismic bracing and supports.
• Experience executing engineering and design with Revit, Tekla, Mathcad, GTSTRUDL, and STAAD.Pro.
• Knowledge of ASCE 7, ACI 318, ACI 349, AISC 360, N690.
• Prior experience working with government agencies.
• Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ASME-NQA-1, MIL-Q-9858A, or ISO-9000.

Benefits

• Robust benefits to ensure employee well-being and career advancement.
• Programs to enhance company culture and provide time to recharge.