Project Overview

Bechtel is on the Northrop Grumman Corp. team preparing to deliver the U.S. Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) system of inter-continental ballistic missiles and launch infrastructure. GBSD is a vital U.S. Air Force program designed to modernize the nation’s aging force of inter-continental ballistic missiles, which make up the ground element of the nuclear deterrent. As part of the Northrop Grumman GBSD nationwide team, Bechtel will provide launch system design, construction, and integration.

A major contractor for the United States and allied governments, Bechtel has handled such efforts as chemical weapons demilitarization projects, missile-defense, infrastructure, base operations, procurement and project management, and restoration and recovery spanning half a century. We use our expertise to help our customers securely and effectively transform mission delivery.

We invite you to join our team for this very interesting opportunity!

Position Summary

This role will support design development Structural engineering designs for the GBSD program project by preparing studies, drawings, calculations, specifications, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements. Work with other Structural engineers and technical disciplines in a team environment. 

Job Responsibilities

Development of concrete and steel structural design and drawings, including seismic

Foundation design and drawings

Assist with boring oversight and walkdowns of existing facilities

Perform formal calculations and drawings

Review existing conditions and as-builts 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

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications

Level 1: BS degree in Engineering (Structural or related), from an accredited university, with at least 9 years of relevant experience.

Level 2: BS degree in Engineering (Structural or related), from an accredited university, with at least 13 years of relevant experience.

Registered Structural Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the United States

US citizenship is required per contract requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Possess active security clearance

MS degree in Structural or related Engineering, from an accredited university.

Experience designing seismic bracing and supports.

Experience executing engineering and design with Revit

Design experience with Unified Facilities Criteria and the Whole Building Design Guide

Prior experience working with government agencies, preferably the Department of Defense

Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ASME-NQA-1, MIL-Q-9858A, or ISO-9000

Knowledge in use of Bechtel Corporate guides and standards.

Prior experience working with government agencies, preferably the Department of Defense

Experience with use or knowledge of Revit

Intermediate knowledge of developing CSI Masterformat specifications, or SpecsIntact