Transport Engineer

Employer description

Requisition ID: 300751 

 Relocation Authorized: National - Family Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project Work Location: Sugar Land, TX 

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Job Summary:
In this role, you will provide oversight of all sel perform and s  contractor Heavy Hauling operations on multiple job sites. The Transport Engineer is responsible for the planning, engineering, and execution of specialized transport operations for oversize overweight, and complex equipment across multiple job sites. This role ensures compliance with safety standards, project specifications, and engineering requirements while supporting efficient and cost-effective heavy haul operation. Responsibilities include supervising and coordinating resources of the Heavy Haul equipment and equipment operators off-loading and transporting equipment. This role wil work closely with the transport engineering team to furtherdevelop and improve engineering deliverables This position will require frequent travel.  

Major Responsibilities:
Prepare detailed transport drawings, transport study, plans, calculations, and method statements to ensure safe and efficient execution of work.Perform load calculations, stability analysis, and ground bearing assessments for transport operations.Collaborate with rigging engineers, heavy haul coordinators, and field engineering teams to integrate transport requirements into overall project execution.Identifies requirements for soil improvements and special foundations for major heavy haul operations, liaising with Geotechnical Engineering as required in the design of load-spreading details, ground improvements or special foundations.Responsible for planning and managing project budgets associated with Heavy Haul.Provides technical guidance and support to the civil superintendents to ensure heavy haul roads and routes are sufficient for transportation of all heavy haul loads.Identifies the amount of assistance required from Engineering for review of complex staging beams and frames; prepares conceptual designs for the items and engages Engineering in detailed design efforts.Monitors general project transportation operations to ensure all loading activities are performed in accordance with approved loading plans and procedures and that Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPPs) are being complied with.Ensures that the subcontractor requirements are met.Coordinates with the CRE in establishing and maintaining a list of Design-Critical transportationProvides guidance to Engineering to determine maximum practical weights or dimensions for modules or assemblies to assist in their handling during transportation to ensure that neither the capacity of the transportation equipment nor the allowable space in the transportation corridor is exceeded.Provides expertise in the development, planning, review, and execution of transport activities to ensure safe and efficient execution of work.Provides technical directions to construction engineers, superintendents and craft professionals regarding transportation requirements.Ensures transporting activities are correctly planned and executed, including installation of ro-ro ramps/plates to barges, off-loading equipment, structures and staging SPMTS to receive loads.Reviews and approves medium and critical risk site transport plans submitted by subcontractors or others, or coordinates the approval for critical transport plans and studies with a Bechtel CRE.Develop training materials and conduct training courses as required.Monitors the application of standard work processes, procedures and applicable codes.Prepares technical specifications for bid packages and assesses subcontractor technical bid packages for transport requirements.Provides leadership in promoting a safe work environment. Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experienceRecent experience with modularization and preassembly planning.Significant continuous experience spent in planning, directing, and supervising transportation operations including “Critical Risk” operations in the field.Previous experience as a rigging engineer, performing assigned activities on a small to medium size project and interfacing with Construction and other areas of the project to coordinate and schedule work activities.Activities requiring detailed collaboration with the Civil/Structural/Architectural.Required Knowledge and Skills:
Prior Bechtel rigging and heavy equipment transport experience is highly preferred.Familiarity with project management systems (e.g., Aconex, Unifier, Universal Plant Viewer, etc) is essential.Extensive working knowledge of transport planning and execution standards and requirements.Thorough knowledge of construction activities relates to engineering disciplines, cost, scheduling, and contract administration.Knowledge and understanding of environmental, safety and health requirements on heavy-industrial construction projects.Knowledge in the administration and use of subcontracts; ability to interpret and understand contractor/subcontractors’ responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.Experience in supervising personnel and administering subcontractors Total Rewards/Benefits:
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