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As part of this work, the M&T team is responsible for delivering the engineering, procurement, and ... Your collaboration across disciplines will help ensure PD&P design quality and compliance. This ...

As part of this work, the M&T team is responsible for delivering the engineering, procurement, and ... Your collaboration across disciplines will help ensure PD&P design quality and compliance. This ...

In this role, you will plan, develop, and review Plant Design & Piping (PD&P) work, produce ... Knowledge of Bechtel Engineering Department Procedures. * Prior experience in planning and ...

In this role, you will plan, develop, and review Plant Design & Piping (PD&P) work, produce ... Knowledge of Bechtel Engineering Department Procedures. * Prior experience in planning and ...

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How much do pd engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for pd engineer in Arizona is $107,973.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,300.00 and $141,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by a Pd engineer when collaborating with cross-functional teams during the product development cycle?

Pd Engineers often work closely with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to bring products from concept to production. One common challenge is ensuring clear communication and alignment on technical requirements, as each team may have different priorities and constraints. Balancing innovation with manufacturability and cost-effectiveness can require creative problem-solving and frequent negotiation. Additionally, Pd Engineers must be adaptable to changes in project scope and timelines, which can arise from evolving customer needs or technical obstacles. Developing strong interpersonal and project management skills is key to overcoming these challenges and delivering successful products.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Pd engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a PD (Physical Design) Engineer, you need a solid background in electronic engineering, digital design principles, and semiconductor physics, usually supported by a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree. Familiarity with EDA tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, and Mentor Graphics, as well as experience with scripting languages like TCL or Python, is essential. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication skills help set standout PD Engineers apart. These skills are crucial for optimizing chip layouts, ensuring manufacturability, and collaborating efficiently in the fast-paced semiconductor industry.

What is the difference between Pd Engineer vs Process Engineer?

AspectPd EngineerProcess Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or related engineering; often requires experience in R&DBachelor's degree in Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering; may require process-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, R&D centers, manufacturing facilitiesManufacturing plants, production lines, plant floor
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical, chemical, electronics industriesChemical, manufacturing, oil & gas industries
Common Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

While both Pd Engineers and Process Engineers work within manufacturing and chemical industries, Pd Engineers focus on developing and improving chemical processes, often in R&D settings. Process Engineers typically oversee the day-to-day operation of manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency and safety. The roles overlap in industry and credentials but differ in focus and work environment.

What is a Pd engineer?

PD Engineers, or Physical Design Engineers, are professionals in the semiconductor industry who are responsible for translating circuit designs into actual hardware layouts on silicon chips. They work on tasks such as floorplanning, placement, routing, timing analysis, and ensuring the chip meets performance, power, and area requirements. PD Engineers use electronic design automation (EDA) tools to optimize the physical implementation of integrated circuits and collaborate closely with design and verification teams to ensure manufacturability and quality. Their work is crucial in the development of modern electronic devices, from smartphones to computers.
What cities in Arizona are hiring for Pd Engineer jobs? Cities in Arizona with the most Pd Engineer job openings:
Infographic showing various Pd Engineer job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,973 per year, or $51.9 per hour.

Designer - PD&P - BIM Lead

Bechtel

Chandler, AZ

Part-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


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Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job description

Requisition ID: 296506 

  •  Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
  • Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
  • Work Location: Chandler, AZ
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. 

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; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

Project Overview:

Fab 62 is an advanced semiconductor fabrication facility for Intel Corporation, located at Intel's Ocotillo campus in Chandler, Arizona. As part of this work, the M&T team is responsible for delivering the engineering, procurement, and construction scope required to complete and finish-out a leading-edge chipmaking facility — a highly demanding environment where precision, cleanliness, schedule certainty, and coordination across thousands of craft and professional personnel are essential to success. The project supports the continued expansion of domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity, contributing to a more resilient technology supply chain while creating significant opportunity for the local Arizona workforce. Joining the Fab 62 team means contributing directly to one of the most strategically important construction efforts in the United States and helping deliver the infrastructure behind the next generation of microelectronics.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will use 2-D/3-D computer-aided design (CAD) to develop designs for Plant Design & Piping (PD&P) engineering systems such as earthwork, drainage, road design, and foundation. You will help construct detailed scale models, develop work plans, and review drawings for quality, accuracy, and completion. Your collaboration across disciplines will help ensure PD&P design quality and compliance. 

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:
  • Develops designs for complete and complex 3D model equipment layouts & pipe designs with minimum supervision from which detailed scale models and/or construction drawings are completed
  • When working in a lead-role, assigns tasks to best use the knowledge, experience, and capabilities of less experienced PD&P designers/drafters assigned
  • Ensures compliance with approved PD&P design standards in own work and by those assigned, to provide quality design
  • Reviews and checks calculations, design models, drawings and design documents prepared by assigned designers/drafters for quality, accuracy, neatness, functionality and satisfactory completion
  • Participates in constructability reviews
  • Possesses responsibility for the accuracy of bulk material quantity take-offs and material requisitions for materials applicable to the discipline
  • Works with designers in other disciplines to coordinate overall design and technical requirements
  • Develops work plans, budgets, and schedules for basic PD&P designer tasks based on input and direction from supervisor in designated discipline
  • Answers questions from client or construction group on PD&P design scope
  • Provides on-the-job training for personnel within PD&P design
  • Generates 2D drawings or 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) design models of high complexity with minimal guidance from others
  • Ensures PD&P systems designs comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations, and standard
Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Must be authorized to live and work in the US without sponsorship.
  • Experience in Piping layout development for process, utility, mechanical, and specialty systems.
  • Experience in Pipe routing principles, equipment interface requirements, access/maintenance clearances, and constructability considerations.
  • Fully understands to use of piping material specifications, line lists, valve lists, tie-in requirements, and design conditions.
  • Familiarity with applicable piping codes, standards, and project specifications.
  • Ability to identify design conflicts, constructability issues, and missing design information.
  • Understanding of engineering deliverables such as plan drawings, sections, details, isometrics, material take-offs, and equipment/piping interface documents.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience integrating Revit with fabrication and construction workflows (e.g., spool drawings, digital fabrication tools).
  • Familiarity with BIM standards and frameworks (LOD 100-500).
  • Experience with Navisworks, AutoCAD Revit.
  • Exposure to automation, scripting, or model analytics tools.
  • Prior experience in planning and executing greenfield or brownfield projects in one or more of the following market segments: Semiconductor, Data Center, Electric Vehicle, or EV Battery. 
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


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