Control Systems Engineer: Build Next‑Gen Automation

Bechtel Global Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel University Hire Program seeks recent graduates to join full-time roles in control systems engineering, providing hands-on experience across disciplines and exposure to major infrastructure projects. The program supports development through challenging assignments, learning opportunities, and collaboration with seasoned professionals.

Participants contribute to design, development, and evaluation of control systems while preparing for long-term career growth within Bechtel's global

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university within the past twelve (12) months or upcoming twelve (12) months.
• Eligible for the University Hire Program (typically hired within 12 months of graduation).
• Ability and willingness to relocate and/or travel to domestic and/or international project jobsites.
• Possess the eligibility to work and remain in the US without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation networks and provide technical specifications for state-of-the art distributed digital control systems and programmable logic controllers;
• formulate and implement diverse process control strategies and program algorithms;
• provide expertise in the selection, application, and installation of process instrumentation and control valves; and
• originate and program logic diagrams to control mechanical systems and develop system graphics to facilitate plant operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Bechtel University Hire Program seeks recent graduates to join full-time roles in control systems engineering, providing hands-on experience across disciplines and exposure to major infrastructure projects. The program supports development through challenging assignments, learning opportunities, and collaboration with seasoned professionals.

Participants contribute to design, development, and evaluation of control systems while preparing for long-term career growth within Bechtel's global