Precast Structural Resident Engineer
Posted on: 28 Mar 2026
Houston, TX
Job Description
Job Summary:
In this role, you will provide on-site engineering support to the project precast program. You will coordinate the design, development, modification, evaluation, and constructability reviews of precast structural components. Your technical expertise will ensure the unique and complex requirements of a project’s civil/structural aspects are met.
"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will 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” #LI-AM3
Major Responsibilities:
Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the civil/structural engineering work for a global business unit, a project or staff group to include the preparation of original designs layouts, details, drawings and specifications for structures, building, etc.
Designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates Precast Structural components utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design?standards and guides, Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)? and Design Control Check List (DCCL) and Design Review Notices?(DRNs)?
Designs structures using advanced knowledge of structural analysis, including statics, dynamics, and materials engineering
Originates and checks complex structural engineering deliverables, such as calculations, specifications, and material requisitions
Analyzes problems with conflicting design requirements, sketches ideas and possible solutions
Analyzes and reports on the suitability of unconventional materials, techniques and/or difficult coordination requirements
Plans, coordinates, or prepares equipment, work and material specifications, bid evaluations and award recommendations
Prepares procurement and subcontract requisition documents and performs associated technical bid evaluations with award recommendations
Provides assistance to?project and construction management in?identifying and complying with project Civil/Structural requirements and in?addressing issues as they arise during project execution?
Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience?
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Career-level position within field?
Considered knowledgeable in precast design?
Experienced professional with a full understanding of structural Engineering
Bechtel
Reston, VA
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact.
We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Oil, Gas & Chemicals; and Mining & Metals markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.
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Bechtel is built upon time-tested values of excellence and integrity. This means working to the highest ethical standards and being measured by the enduring quality of our projects. Year after year we are among the safest companies in our industry.
We are committed to leaving a legacy of progress by developing local skills for sustained economic opportunity and volunteering our time and talent to the communities where we work.
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