Design Engineer III

Fluor; Santiago; On-site; CLP 40,000,000 - 70,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation is seeking an Area Lead/Senior Engineer to lead assigned projects, apply standard engineering techniques to medium-difficulty tasks, and drive cost-effective solutions in a collaborative environment.

The role requires a four-year engineering degree with six years of related experience, strong communication, and high proficiency in engineering tools. Fluor Constructors emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork across global projects.

Qualifications

• Accredited four-year degree in engineering and six years of work-related experience.
• Ability to communicate with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable statutes and guidelines.
• Professional registration and membership in technical society (preferred).
• Intermediate computer and software skills (word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, presentations).

Responsibilities

• Apply cost competitive execution techniques for cost-effective project solutions.
• Develop and review specifications, including design criteria.
• Participate in equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting.
• Assign work to teams, monitor and manage the work.
• Perform calculations, specify equipment, and solve moderately complex problems.
• Review vendor equipment documentation for compliance and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze and make independent recommendations for solutions aligned with project goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical knowledge

Field experience

Computer skills

Professional registration (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

At Fluor Constructors, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and perform the work listed. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor’s competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This position serves as an Area Lead on assigned projects or performs moderately complex engineering assignments, evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques to a medium set of difficult assignments.

• Apply Cost Competitive Execution techniques to develop the most cost-effective total project solution for execution of the discipline engineering work
• Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
• Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting
• Assign work to teams, monitor and manage the work
• Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve moderately complex engineering problems
• Review vendor equipment documentation within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and six (6) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Professional registration and membership in technical society (preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
• Practical field experience
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

Preferred Qualifications

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits Statement: Fluor Constructors is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications, and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.