Design Engineer - Motorway

Requisition ID: 297445 

•  Relocation Authorized: International - Camp 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Krusevac

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Bechtel is anticipating a further project award for a new motorway in Serbia. The project alignment traverses challenging mountainous regions and valleys, where managing interfaces with existing local infrastructure will be critical. Bechtel would perform the role of EPC contractor in a joint venture with a strategic partner. The first phase of the project will involve early technical work and route design in preparation for full mobilization.

The Design Engineer supports the delivery of multidisciplinary engineering for the Novi Pazar Motorway Project through development and coordination of design outputs.

Working within a Project Management Organization (PMO) and joint venture environment, the Design Engineer is responsible for contributing to the preparation, development, and review of engineering design deliverables across disciplines. The role focuses on ensuring that design solutions meet project requirements related to quality, safety, constructability, and schedule.

The Design Engineer works closely with discipline leads, Design Manager, and project teams, supporting coordination with contractors and the Client to ensure timely and efficient delivery of design outputs.

• Develop and contribute to engineering design deliverables across disciplines including highway, structures, geotechnical, drainage, and utilities.
• Support the preparation, review, and submission of design documents in accordance with project and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design inputs are integrated and aligned across project components.
• Track assigned design deliverables against project schedules and report progress, identifying potential delays or issues.
• Interface with joint venture partners, design consultants, and internal stakeholders to support design development and coordination.
• Support design reviews and incorporate comments from Client, contractors, and internal teams, ensuring timely closure of review comments.
• Assist in resolving technical issues, design conflicts, and interface challenges in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Support constructability reviews and ensure design solutions are aligned with construction methodologies and site constraints.
• Ensure compliance of design deliverables with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation and version control using project document management systems (e.g., Aconex/ACC).
• Assist in managing technical queries (RFIs), design changes, and non-conformances.
• Contribute to value engineering, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience​.

• Experience in motorway or major infrastructure projects.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary and joint venture project environments.
• Good understanding of highway design, including alignment, structures, drainage, and utilities coordination.
• Familiarity with engineering workflows, including design development, approvals, and change management.
• Experience with document management systems such as Aconex or ACC.
• Awareness of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to highway projects.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage assigned deliverables and work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural project environment.
• Self-motivated and capable of delivering work with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and adaptable to project demands, including potential extended work hours and site-based activities.

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