Structural Dynamics Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

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Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); data center, electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); and life sciences markets. 
 
M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. 
 
Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while we actively pursue exciting opportunities in other parts of the world. We are looking for talented people to join our team that are passionate about making a difference and contributing to historical projects that will have a lasting impact on society.

In this role you will perform complex structural engineering tasks to produce design and estimates for projects within the Manufacturing and Technology Business Unit. You will develop, evaluate, or modify design, drawings, specifications and requisitions for foundations, concrete and structural steel superstructure and associated components and and other structural works under the supervision of a senior Engineer or Engineering Group Supervisor.
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 #LI-ME1

• Schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the civil/structural engineering work for a global business unit, a project or staff group to include the preparation of original designs layouts, details, drawings and specifications for structures, building, etc. 
• Participates in the design, development and modification of Civil/Structural components and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)​ and Design Control Check List (DCCL) and Design Review Notices (DRNs)​ 
• Designs structures using knowledge of structural analysis, including statics, dynamics, and materials engineering 
• Determines the appropriate use of various structural elements such as steel, wood, masonry, and concrete to ensure appropriate material is used based on load or stress requirements 
• Originates and checks structural engineering deliverables, such as steel and concrete calculations, specifications, and material requisitions 
• Analyzes problems with conflicting design requirements, sketches ideas and possible solutions 
• Analyzes and reports on the suitability of unconventional materials, techniques and/or difficult coordination requirements 
• Assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs for proposals, forecasts, and change orders 
• Completes Civil/Structural documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance​ 
• Provides assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project Civil/Structural requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution

• Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience​

• Career-level position within field​
• Considered skilled and proficient in discipline​
• Professional with an understanding of area of specialization, resolves a wide range of issues
• Past experience with Datacenters is preferred

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