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Design Optimization & Value Engineering Specialist

Bureau Veritas Group

Bureau Veritas Group

Design
Pennsylvania, USA
Posted on Nov 12, 2025

Position - Value Engineering Specialist

Department – Building & Infrastructure

Report to - Technical Manager

Key Working Relationship - Technical Manager / Team Leader

Minimum Required Qualifications

Specialty:

  • Conduct systematic value analysis and value engineering studies
  • Identify cost reduction opportunities without compromising quality
  • Develop alternative design solutions that optimize performance and minimize expenses
  • Perform detailed cost-benefit analyses
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, production, procurement)

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Training / Awareness

  • Advanced structural analysis techniques
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis techniques
  • Value Methodology
  • Risk Assessment Methodologies

Technical knowledge

  • Proficiency in cost estimation techniques
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of: Engineering principles, Manufacturing processes, Cost management, Design optimization
  • Strong structural engineering fundamentals
  • Advanced understanding of national and international construction standards, including BS, EN, and ISO regulations
  • Proficient in interpreting technical drawings
  • Understanding of compliance reporting and record-keeping requirements
  • Ability to generate comprehensive reports and present findings effectively
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey technical information to various stakeholders

Experience

  • Minimum 8 years’ experience of value engineering experience in construction, Infrastructure development, civil engineering projects, Industrial facility construction, renovation and restoration works

Responsibilities / Authorities / Accountabilities

  • Primary Functions
  • Analyze existing product designs
  • Generate innovative cost-reduction proposals
  • Create detailed cost 3D and 2D models
  • Evaluate alternative materials and manufacturing methods
  • Develop prototypes for proposed design improvements
  • Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations

Technical Expertise

  • The expected level of technical expertise includes:
  • Analytical capabilities
  • Design optimization
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • 3D structural modelling
  • Building Information Modeling (BiM)
  • Material technology understanding
  • Proficiency in technical softwares: AutoCAD, STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, ETABS, Revit Structure, Robot Structural Analysis
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Technical communication

Business Requirements

  • Ensuring compliance according to BV policies, procedures, and practices
  • Maintaining internal and external communication
  • Promotes Bureau Veritas service portfolio to clients
  • Complete essential business information (invoicing, timesheets, etc.).

Self Management

  • Actively participates in the sharing of knowledge and information (Knowledge Management)
  • Bureau Veritas Core and Business Values
  • Results oriented
  • Service driven
  • Personal efficiency
  • Impact and Influencing
  • Rigorous
  • Problem solving