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As the Civil/Structural Technical Engineering Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising engineers and helping to execute assignments concerned with specialized or unique engineering requirements in a global business unit. This position has technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, and coordinating these assignments. This involves exploration of the subject area, definition of scope, and may involve the development of novel concepts, approaches, and solutions. Additionally, you will be interfacing and coordinating with other engineering disciplines and the client in the development of the design. 

The ideal candidate must have solid experience in civil, structural, and underground/yard design and will be capable of developing design documents that incorporate the applicable design. Additionally, the ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), can be the “face” of Bechtel, promoting our leadership, quality, and safety values, to external partners including vendors, construction companies, and other subcontractors.

"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”. #LI-LM1

• Approve and act in a design over-sight role for complex structural engineering deliverables, such as steel and concrete calculations and specifications, structural drawings, civil/earthwork, and material requisitions.
• Review and coordinate technical documents with/from other engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction.
• Act as a mentor for subordinate Engineers and Designers.
• Schedule and coordinate reviews for engineering deliverables for the Project.
• Conduct annual performance reviews, coaching, and career development discussions as applicable.
• Stays up to date with new software, automation work processes, technical developments, and their implementation
• Understands specialist group work process and dependencies between functions
• Participates in Technical Working Groups (TWG) or specialty workshops and participates/leads in national level meetings of a professional society
• Proactively contributes to Bechtel Technical Information Program (BTIP) and presents technical papers
• Provides guidance and direction to specialty engineering or field personnel in the development and/or application of design criteria and design specifications
• Conducts or leads, as requested, special studies on economic feasibility, new technologies, methods, or materials
• Serves as consultant to project and specialty engineering/scientific groups, providing advice and counsel on assignments having special and unique features
• Conducts research, presents papers and keeps abreast of technological development in a specialty, keeping engineering management informed of important new advances
• Assists in the development and coordination of special technical educational and training programs for Bechtel personnel and/or clients
• Manages customer relations on issues related to specialty area

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Structural/Civil Engineering from an accredited university or college with 10-13 years of progressive related experience and a minimum of 4 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be authorized to live and work in the US without sponsorship. 
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in a Nuclear Quality and Safety Environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
• Experience in nuclear plant design (power plant or DOE nuclear facility).
• Thorough knowledge and application of the AISC Steel Construction Manual, ACI 318, and ASCE 7.
• Knowledgeable in the use of structural analysis software such as GTSTRUDL or ANSYS.
• Experience with CADD applications, such as MicroStation or AutoCad.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as drawings, specifications, and material requisitions, and of construction methods for concrete and steel structures.
• Excellent listening, oral and written communication, planning, and organizational skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in the use of Mathcad or similar software.
• Thorough knowledge of the provisions of ACI 349, AISC N690, ASCE 4-98, ASCE 7, and IBC codes.
• Knowledge of Bechtel Corporate guides and standards.
• Familiar with all Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs) and their application to projects.
• Knowledge of design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPS).
• Experience with AP1000 Nuclear Power Plant Design.

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