Civil Structural Engineer

Requisition ID: 298343 

• Relocation Authorized: None 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Santiago

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Project Overview:

Mining and Metals: 

Increasing production of critical minerals provides key components of clean energy technologies, from wind turbines to batteries. This shift to clean energy—and the need for commodities—is critical to underpinning the energy transition. At Bechtel, our teams extract these vital resources to support net zero in a way which is more sustainable than ever before.  

Job Summary:

In this role, you will conduct field investigations and client interviews to determine work scope and cost estimates for a project’s civil/structural aspects. You will lead design, development, modification, evaluation, and constructability reviews of civil/structural components and processes. Your technical expertise will ensure the unique and complex requirements of a project’s civil/structural aspects are met. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Planning, scheduling, conducting, or coordinating 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, roadways, railroads, etc. 
• Designing, developing, modifying, and evaluating 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)​.
• Designing structures using advanced knowledge of structural analysis, including statics, dynamics, and materials engineering.
• Determining 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.
• Originating and checks complex structural engineering deliverables, such as steel and concrete calculations, specifications, and material requisitions.
• Analyzing problems with conflicting design requirements, sketches ideas and possible solutions.
• Analyzing and reporting on the suitability of unconventional materials, techniques and/or difficult coordination requirements.
• Planning, coordinating, or preparing equipment, work and material specifications, bid evaluations and award recommendations.
• Preparing procurement and subcontract requisition documents and performs associated technical bid evaluations with award recommendations.
• Providing 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​.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Career-level position within the field.
• Considered skilled and proficient in the discipline.
• Manage Chilean and American design codes (NCh 2369, AISC, ACI, ASCE).
• Use structural analysis software at a user level (STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, finite element analysis software).
• Seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of the area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.
• Design a wide range of industrial structures, including buildings (enclosed and open), material handling structures, equipment support structures, building and equipment foundations (including piling), retaining walls, etc.
• Design in a 3D environment using finite element analysis, dynamic analysis, and advanced seismic parameters.
• Design in accordance with international codes and standards.
• Design using 3D structural analysis software (e.g., STAAD.Pro, Strand7).
• Lead a small design team of engineers and designers.
• Cooperate with other functions (e.g., Contracts and Procurement) and prepare scopes of work for service and material requisitions.
• Complete technical evaluations of submitted proposals.
• Prepare discipline material take-offs.
• Interact with the broader project team, including other disciplines.
• Work in a dynamic environment to achieve challenging milestones.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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