Civil Structural Designer

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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:

Bechtel is seeking a CSA (Concrete, Steel and Architecture) Designer for the Mining & Metals team, based in Chile. The position will be responsible for training to manage CSA Bechtel concrete and steel software, learning to develop concrete models, microstation cad drawings, work for applying and learning applicable industry standards and codes, accepted design practices and quality standards for a global business unit.

Major Responsibilities:

• Preparing 2-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) plant layouts and study drawings from which detailed design 3-D CAD models and/or construction drawings are completed.
• Preparing portions of 3-D CAD design model under the supervision of experienced designers. Plataform S3D is preferable.
• Reviewing and checking calculations, design models, drawings and design documents prepared by others in the group and by material suppliers, as assigned.
• Preparing bulk material quantity takeoffs and material requisitions for materials applicable to the discipline.
• Working with designers in other disciplines in the overall assignment to coordinate designs.
• Answering questions from clients or construction group on design for assigned responsibility.
• Compiling, maintaining and accessing job drawing files, recording, and drawing controls, as instructed.
• Preparing design calculations used in the discipline.
• Participating in and fosters a work environment that is based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a recognized degree in engineering or scientific discipline, and discipline experience in drafting and design or extensive experience in drafting and basic experience in design and specialized courses in drafting, design and engineering practices.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Solid knowledge of CAD design and drafting techniques, engineering drawing, graphic arts, reading of drawings and reproduction methods used by the discipline.
• Familiarity with relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).
• Proficiency in reading, interpreting and using related documents and drawings prepared by other project groups.
• Knowledge of the application of engineering and construction materials related to the discipline’s design responsibilities.
• Basic knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, design criteria, and codes relevant to the discipline.
• Knowledge of mathematical formulae and design calculations used in the discipline.
• General knowledge of technical responsibilities of other groups associated with the total design effort.
• Skill in leading the technical work of less experienced designers and/or drafters who share in the design effort.

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