Sr Civil Engineer, Knoxville
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Engineering
Civil Engineering
Overview
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Requisition
Work Location:
Knoxville, TN | Relocation Authorized:
National - Family | Telework Type:
Part-Time Telework
This position is for a Civil Engineer who will prepare designs for earthwork, underground commodities, roads, foundations, profiles associated NS&E (Nuclear, Security and Environmental) GBU (Global business unit) projects. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving abilities, can-do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs.
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- Support design development civil engineering designs by preparing studies, drawings, calculations, specifications, data sheets, and evaluations in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements.
- Work with other civil engineers and technical disciplines in a team environment.
- Produce design documents for government customers in accordance with Unified Facilities Criteria and the Whole Building Design Guide, including drawings, UFGS specifications, and calculations.
- Development of grading and backfill design and drawings.
- Road design and design documents.
- Foundation design and drawings.
- Assist with boring oversight, site inspection, and review of existing facilities.
- Perform formal calculations and drawings.
- Review vendor information from subcontractors and integrate it into the design solution.
- Execute to schedule requirements 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.
- BS degree in Engineering (Civil or related), from an accredited university, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
- US citizenship is required
- Experience using Civil3D
- 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
- Relevant experience includes related specifications
- Broad knowledge of the application of Civil engineering design principles
- MS degree in Civil or related Engineering, from an accredited university
- Registered Professional Engineer in USA (Civil Engineering)
- Experience with quality assurance programs such as ISO-9000
- Prior experience working with government agencies, preferably the Department of Defense
- Experience with Revit and/or In Roads
- CSI Master format specifications, or Specs Intact knowledge
- Design experience with Unified Facilities Criteria and the Whole Building Design Guide
- Experience in complex excavation approaches and construction execution; field experience is preferred
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Diversity, Equity, and InclusionBechtel 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 requiring reasonable accommodation may email
Seniority level- Mid-Senior level
- Full-time
- Engineering and Information Technology
- Industries:
Construction
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