Job Summary
In this role, you will participate in the design and preparation of construction drawings, project schedules, graphic presentations and Plant Design and Piping (PD&P) drawings. You will originate basic deliverables and documents and verify compliance of pipe configurations and manufacturers’ drawings. Your efforts will contribute to ensuring PD&P design meets industry best practices and compliance standards.
Major Responsibilities
- Plans, develops, coordinates and reviews engineering work such as material specifications, material requisitions, engineering drawings and data sheets, calculations, and bid summaries within the Plant Design and Piping discipline on medium‑size and complex projects or assignments supporting multiple business units. Applies broad knowledge of engineering principles and practices to project engineering in the preparation of engineering analyses. Makes decisions concerning problems within the discipline and represents the discipline on the project and with the client as directed to resolve technical questions.
- Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to upper management. Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and work plans in accordance with project scope, schedule and budget, and manages implementation and performance accordingly. Prepares and reviews key engineering drawings and calculations and bid summaries. Facilitates technical discussions with third parties (client, suppliers, regulators) and coordinates with client representatives to obtain approval on phases of work.
- Coordinates assigned engineering work with other project groups. Provides technical guidance and interfaces with the day‑to‑day technical work of discipline engineers, scientists, specialists, designers and drafters, and mentors them through on‑the‑job training. Maintains contacts with client representatives, suppliers, field personnel and other disciplines. Experience on LNG or semiconductor projects is preferred.
Education and Experience Requirements
- A recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline from an accredited institution, a professional engineering license, or specialized courses in relevant general engineering, design or science.
- Broad progressive work experience in design engineering, science or other relevant types of engineering such as systems startup, field engineering or plant operation in large industrial plants, utilities, process plants, or engineering/construction firms.
- Broad knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to the discipline.
- Knowledge and understanding of technical and cost issues related to selection of design features within the discipline.
- Knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods. Prepares or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take‑offs and staffing requirements for proposals, forecasts and change orders.
- 3 to 12 years of relevant piping materials specification engineering experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Develops and maintains corporate piping material classes as required. Executes and verifies related calculations (wall thickness, branch reinforcement, vacuum, specialty line blanks, etc.).
- Reviews vendor quotations for technical acceptability and completes technical bid evaluations for all piping and valve components.
- Issues and maintains piping and valve material specifications utilizing Smart Plant Reference Data. Develops component commodity codes for company and project‑specific databases based on industry standards, manufacturer‑specific construction and corporate coding structure.
- Develops technical, design and purchasing specifications for all bulk piping components.
- Develops specialty items as required by project.
- Works closely with clients and other disciplines on resolution of piping‑related issues.
- Good working knowledge of SPR and Navis; experience with these tools is an added advantage.
- Communicates effectively, demonstrates engagement, upholds safety, maintains self‑discipline, collaborates with teams, and embodies company values and covenants.
Total Rewards/Benefits
We offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive, including opportunities for career advancement, programs that enhance culture, and time to recharge.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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, 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.