Position Summary

Plans and conducts independent work in the Civil, Structural and Architectural (CSA) Engineering discipline within the Energy Business Unit requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria. Civil/Site Design work in the Petrochemical, Refinery, Regas and LNG industries.  Positions will be both project and functional.

Responsibilities

Job shall comprise of Civil/Site design of an assigned scope of work for a Bechtel project, or for CSA staff group.

Work involves independent design or directing technical work of others; applying Bechtel standard design details, OSHA and or client safety standards, applicable codes and industry standards which form the basis of design.

For some projects, Civil/Site Designer may be involved with supporting the 3-D model.

Civil/Site Designer could be required to assist in cost estimates and quantity take-offs for on-going projects, proposals, forecasts, and change-orders. Civil/Site Designer for some projects could be the responsible person for the accuracy of bulk material take-offs.

Civil/Site Designer shall receive operational supervision and technical guidance from a Senior Supervising Designer, Engineering Group Supervisor, and/or Functional Civil/Site Lead. 

Shall provide technical guidance to subordinate designers, drafters & technicians.

May be tasked to provide on-the-job training of less experienced designers or drafters.

Job Knowledge

Knowledge of discipline engineering techniques, the design of engineered systems, and engineering and design calculations.

Experience in preparation and checking of civil site development design deliverables (concepts, drawings, calculations and quantities) for site layout, site drainage,  rough grading, finish grading, rigid and flexible pavements,  railroad crossings, storm water and sanitary systems, fencing, underground utilities services and soil retention and stabilization structures.

Understanding of  the application of Engineering Department Procedures and  relevant Bechtel design guides.  Broad knowledge of the application of engineering to plant constructability as applied to construction methods and materials.

Knowledge of current computer applications for engineering and design including appropriate knowledge of 2-D and 3-D CADD, and relevant Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs) to perform the work. These include Bentley MicroStation, InRoads, CulvertMaster, FlowMaster, CivilStorm, Intergraph Smart3D or equivalent applications currently in use in the industry.

Understanding of engineering planning and control methods including computerized methods.

Understanding of the roles played by other departments on projects including basic construction practices and the economics involved.

Understanding of industry or regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to the Civil Engineering discipline such as those developed by AASHTO, ACI, ASTM, Asphalt Institute, PCA etc .

Skill in oral and written communication.

Job Dimensions

Supervision Received:

Performs most assignments independently with instructions as to the general results expected.  Receives technical guidance from Engineering Specialists or Supervisors on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed project plans.

Supervision Exercised:

N/A

Contacts:

Independently contacts vendor’s representatives and project field personnel to gather or give information.  Contacts client counterparts as directed.

Skills and Qualificaitions

Basic Qualifications

Must have knowledge of CAD systems and application of design software & computers necessary to deliver the project objectives

Must have general understanding of cut – and – fill, roadway design, and open channel drainage and culvert design.

Must be familiar with heavy industrial design and construction.

Must be familiar with Digital Terrain Modeling using Bentley InRoads or similar software.

Experience in 2D and/or 3D design/drafting using MicroStation.

Minimum of 1-3 years of project experience covering job description as noted.

 Preferred Qualifications

Specific experience in planning and executing greenfield or brownfield projects in one or more of the following market segments:

Natural gas processing including liquefaction and regasification

Coal, gas or biomass to chemicals such as methanol and ammonia

Petrochemicals such as HDPE, LDPE, MEG, PET, PTA, PVC and others

Carbon capture and sequestration

Solar and/or combined cycle power plants

Hydrogen value chain including reforming, liquefaction, transportation and fueling stations

Offshore and onshore pipelines

Desalination, raw water, demineralized water and waste water treatment plants

Familiarity with current process technologies and licensors associated with the above