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61 Bechtel Piping Designer Jobs Hiring Near You

Area Project Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$140K - $203K/yr

Bechtel's Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building and commissioning ... process, piping and line valves, electrical, and instrumentation and controls. The design is ...

Area Project Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$140K - $203K/yr

Bechtel's Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building and commissioning ... process, piping and line valves, electrical, and instrumentation and controls. The design is ...

Bechtel's Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building and commissioning ... piping, etc. installation layout and verification. * Knowledge of engineering and construction ...

Bechtel's Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building and commissioning ... piping, etc. installation layout and verification. * Knowledge of engineering and construction ...

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can ... Commissioning and Start-Up "CSU" Lead Mechanical/Piping for Semiconductor Project will define ...

Bechtel's Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building and commissioning ... piping, etc. installation layout and verification. * Knowledge of engineering and construction ...

Welding Field Engineer

Clay, NY · On-site

$34.75 - $48/hr

Bechtel's Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building and commissioning ... Advanced knowledge of Piping Design Drawings/Specifications and Teamwork's/WITS. * Must be ...

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can ... Commissioning and Start-Up "CSU" Lead Mechanical/Piping for Semiconductor Project will define ...

Experience coordinating civil and structural interfaces with piping, mechanical, electrical ... a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components Bechtel is an Equal ...

Bechtel's Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building and commissioning ... piping, etc. installation layout and verification. * Knowledge of engineering and construction ...

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How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

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Principal Engineer - Plant Design

Bechtel Global Corporation

Reston, VA • On-site

Other

Posted 14 days ago


Bechtel rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

285th of 450 rated engineering


Job description

Requisition ID:290944

  • Relocation Authorized:None
  • Telework Type:Full-Time Telework
  • Work Location: Reston, VA
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.

Role Overview:

Several combined cycle power projects are currently planned to be developed and executed by Bechtel over the next 5-10 years. During the development phase of these projects, teams will be organized to support multiple projects concurrently.

Following project award, dedicated project teams will be formed and the Principal Engineer Plant Design will have functional oversight for the combined cycle power projects.

Job Summary:

The Principal Engineer - Plant Design will support the development and execution of combined cycle power projects in the Plant Design discipline. In this role, you will utilize individual technical knowledge to interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate the engineering technical aspects for complex power projects. You will participate in project planning, proposal review, and will own the engineering elements of capital estimates. Your technical guidance and recommendations will ensure engineering aspects meet project requirements and remain within scope and budget.

In this role, you will be responsible for establishing the technical investigations and client interviews, to determine work scope and cost estimates for a project's plant design aspects. You will have oversight of design, development, modification, evaluation, and constructability reviews of piping design and plant equipment layout. Your technical expertise will ensure the unique and complex requirements of a combined cycle power project's plant design aspects are met.

In this role, you will plan, develop, coordinate and review plant design and piping work on large projects having specialized requirements. You will optimize facility layout based on diagrams, client needs, current technology, and operational and maintenance requirements. Your technical input will ensure configuration compliance, procurement requirements are met, and complex issues are resolved.
"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-JL1

Major Responsibilities:
  • Plans, develops, coordinates and reviews plant design and piping engineering work on large sizeprojects or assignments in support of a global business unit
  • Develops conceptual designs for plant design and piping projects or projects having specializedor unique requirements
  • Examines and analyzes pipe configurations for ANSI/ASME code compliance. Interprets new or special regulations, codes, standards, criteria, and performance data
  • Optimizes facility layout based on piping and instrument diagrams, client requirements, currenttechnology, and operational and maintenance requirements
  • Provides the technical input to meet procurement requirements
  • Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and work plan in accordance withproject scope, schedule, and budget, and supports implementation and assists with performancereporting
  • Reviews and approves key design documents, supplier drawings and data, materialspecifications, drawings and change orders, for the project to which assigned
  • Develops and coordinates special technical educational and trainingprograms for Bechtel personnel
Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience
  • Must have at least 10 years prior experience working on piping design and plant layout for combined cycle fossil power plants
Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Ability to perform power plant and equipment layout considering requirements for access, operations, maintenance and safety,
  • Ability to optimize pipe routing considering requirements for cost, access, operations, flexibility, and thermal stress
  • Experience with specification of piping, pipe supports, valves, insulation, and in-line piping specialties such as expansion joints, strainers and flanges
  • Working knowledge of piping design codes and standards including ASME B31.1, AWWA, NFPA and US plumbing codes.
  • Ability to work with and read Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
  • Experience working with SmartPlant suite of products including SmartPlant P&ID
  • Willingness and ability to take business trips to India
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 toacesstmt@bechtel.com


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