Lead Civil Engineer
Bechtel
Houston, TX · Posted October 27, 2026
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About the job
Requisition ID: 298412
Relocation Authorized: National - Family
Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
Work Location: Houston, TX
Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:
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.
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Job Summary:
In this role you will plan and perform complex civil engineering tasks to produce design and estimates for projects within the Manufacturing and Technology Business Unit. You will develop, evaluate, cooordinate, or modify design, drawings, specifications and requisitions for earthworks, stormwater and drainage infrastructure, roads, paving, fences and other civil works under the supervision of a Lead Engineer or Engineering Group Supervisor.You will supervise the work of engineers and designers under your lead. Your technical expertise will ensure the unique and complex requirements of a project’s civil/structural aspects are met. #LI-AM3
Major Responsibilities:
Plans and conducts independent scope of work and technical specifications for Civil design and field investigations on large size projects or assignments in support of a global business unit
Leads the design, development, modification and evaluation of Civil engineering components and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)
Reviews and approves key design documents, supplier drawings and data, material specifications, drawings, change orders, and bid summaries for the project to which assigned
Designs civil infrastructure using advanced knowledge of earthworks, drainage and roadways/railways.
Originates and checks complex Civil engineering deliverables, such as drainage and road design calculations, specifications, and material requisitions
Develops conceptual designs for Civil/Structural engineering projects or projects having specialized or unique requirements
Interviews client personnel to determine their needs, develops scope for cost estimates for services and participates in proposal preparation and presentation
Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and work plans in accordance with project scope, schedule, and budget, and supports implementation and assists with performance reporting
Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires a bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Recognized as advanced contributor with specialized skill set
Considered subject matter expert within discipline
Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
Total Rewards/Benefits:
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards
Diverse teams build the extraordinary:
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.
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