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Civil Lead Designer

Bechtel Global Corporation, Houston, TX, United States


Job Summary
In this role, you will collaborate to plan, develop, coordinate, and review project civil design work. You will produce drawings, facilitate discussions, communicate complex technical issues, and prepare civil design estimates and work plan. Your recommendations will ensure designs and work plans are in accordance with project scope, schedule, budget, regulations, and standards.

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.

Major Responsibilities

Leads the work of civil designers and drafters for a project, including the preparation of layouts, study drawings, detailed 2‑D and 3‑D Computer Aided Design (CAD) design models and construction drawings.

Develops designs for complete and complex civil engineering systems such as earthwork, drainage, and road design with minimum supervision, from which detailed scale models and/or construction drawings are completed.

Assists in constructing detailed scale models.

Prepares or assists with the preparation of assigned material requisitions and bid evaluations.

Monitors and checks work for compliance with approved civil design standards to provide quality design, reliable/safe plant operation, and construction economy.

Participates in constructability reviews.

Prepares design and drafting procedures to standardize design effort.

Coordinates or makes jobsite visits, as required, to resolve problems and interpret drawings and documents.

Reviews civil design scope changes, as required, for project management.

Ensures civil systems designs comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations, and standards.

Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 10‑13 years of relevant experience or 14‑17 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Experienced in 3D modelling of site earthworks, drainage, roads, etc.

Expert in the use of civil modelling software such as Civil3D and/or OpenRoads Designer.

Experience with preparing quantity takeoffs of civil materials.

Total Rewards / Benefits
Bechtel offers robust benefits designed to help employees thrive, including career development programs, culture enhancement initiatives, and opportunities for recharge. For more information, visit Bechtel Total Rewards.

Equal Opportunity Employment
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may e‑mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com.

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