Electrical Lead Startup Engineer

Bechtel; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision

Discretionary bonuses

401K with matching

Paid time off (160 hours annually)

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an experienced CSU startup specialist in Reston, VA to provide knowledge and guidance for commissioning and startup activities. You will participate in work planning, turnover coordination, material management, and quality control to ensure safe, compliant delivery of CSU tasks.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with extensive relevant experience in startup, operation, and testing, plus strong communication skills to interface with multiple

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.
• Technical knowledge of startup, operation, maintenance, or testing.
• Strong knowledge of electrical standards and design criteria pertinent to plant or equipment operations.
• Excellent oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide knowledge and expertise for CSU startup and testing.
• Plan and schedule CSU execution activities across disciplines.
• Coordinate turnover for CSU with Field Engineer.
• Manage procurement and quantity takeoffs for CSU materials.
• Support quality control and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Electrical engineering systems

Startup knowledge

Operations knowledge

Oral and written communication

Testing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Reston, VA
• Salary Range: $140,800- $203,700 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Project Overview:

the company has been selected to partner on the design and construction of Poland's first nuclear power plant at the Lubiatowo-Kopalino site in Pomerania. In partnership with Westinghouse Electric Company and Polish utility Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe, Bechtel will deliver three AP1000® reactors for its inaugural nuclear energy program.the company will perform the Engineering, Procurement and Construction activities to construct 3 AP1000® units at the Lubiatowo-Kopalino site. Using once-through cooling to and from the Baltic Sea, the design uses a simplified and innovative approach to safety. the company's recent completion of two AP1000's® at Plant Vogtle has set the stage for the deployment of this proven technology in Europe.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will provide knowledge, expertise, input, training, and consultative support for a discipline or process required for facility commissioning and startup. You will participate in work planning and packaging, turnover coordination, material management and quantities, quality control, and environmental safety and health. You will be an essential resource for specialized technical advice. #LI-EH1

Major Responsibilities:

Specialization & Expertise

• Provides knowledge and expertise in a particular discipline, subject matter, or specialized process required for CSU (e.g., chemical cleaning, steam & air blowing, meter and relay testing, process operations, nuclear HVAC systems, complex analytical instrumentation such as CEMS, ICs, etc.

Work Planning & Packaging

• Analyzes assigned activities to determine the scope, time, and resource requirements
• Plans and schedules CSU execution activities including sequence and resource requirements for assigned areas of responsibility typically including complex evolution across multiple disciplines and functions

Turnover Coordination

• Participates in Construction to CSU turnover walkdowns for assign areas of responsibility
• Interfaces with the Field Engineer as required to support component/system turnover

Material Mgmt. & Quantities

• Initiates requisitions for field purchases and prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment
• Tracks field purchases and other purchases required for CSU using procurement systems or other database programs as required

Quality Control

• Assists other Start Specialists in interpreting design information, specifications, codes, and regulatory requirements
• Performs and/or monitors testing of equipment to assure conformance with specifications and compliance with test procedures, that work methods are undertaken safely and activities are supported to meet schedule and cost

ES&H

• Identifies and resolves/elevates ES&H issues in the field and is a visible 'walk the talk' leader in good ES&H practices

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Technical knowledge of startup, operation, maintenance, or testing.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering systems, applications of startup and operations and basic knowledge of application of computers to engineering problems.
• Broad knowledge of precedents in the startup or operations area and a good knowledge of principles and practices of related areas.
• Strong knowledge of industry or regulatory electrical standards and design criteria pertinent to plant or equipment operations.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, the company 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, the company has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, the company 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.

At the company, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

The company 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 [e-mail]