Lead Control Systems Engineer

Bechtel Global Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401K

Job summary

Bechtel's Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) unit seeks a Control Systems Lead to direct a team on a semiconductor fabrication project. You will estimate staffing needs, schedule work, and prepare discipline estimates while reviewing control systems studies and driving high-quality deliverables.

You will lead a team of designers and engineers, coordinate with clients and suppliers, and ensure designs meet codes and project requirements across a large, fast-paced program.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10–13 years of relevant experience or 14–17 years.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Control Systems (NY preferred).
• Knowledge of instrumentation, control valves, data sheets, and instrument installations.

Responsibilities

• Direct control systems engineering on small to medium projects or portions of major projects.
• Review calculations, licensing evaluations, design documents, and change orders.
• Coordinate with clients and suppliers to obtain approvals for control system work.
• Mentor designers and junior staff, guiding teams to deliver high quality work.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Control system design

Leadership

Client coordination

Regulatory compliance

PE license

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)

Job description

parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)

United States, Texas, Houston

Sep 23, 2026

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family
• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Reston, VA, Chandler, AZ, Clay, NY, Houston, TX
• Salary Range: Reston, VA: $123,400 - $178,500 annually | Clay, NY: $105,000 - $160,200 annually (salary ranges are based on market data for the applicable work location; final compensation is determined by the candidate's education, experience, qualifications, and work location).

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Project Overview:

Bechtel's Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business unit serving the semiconductor, electric vehicle, and datacenter markets, striving to exceed customer objectives through agility, innovative technologies, and world-class talent while solving the industry's toughest challenges for the future. Bechtel is supporting the construction of a semiconductor fabrication facility in Clay, New York, delivering a large, complex, fast-paced project footprint to safely enable advanced manufacturing capacity.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will direct a team of Control Systems personnel, estimate project staffing needs, and schedule and assign work. You will prepare discipline estimates and work plans and review and approve control systems investigations and studies. Your leadership will drive high quality work plans, successful implementation of control system components, team support and training, and project performance.

Major Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, directs, and participates in the day-to-day Control Systems engineeringactivity on small to medium sized projects or a portion of a major project with minimal tomoderate complexity within a global business unit utilizing relevant EngineeringDepartment Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel StandardApplication Programs (BSAPs).
• Manage control systems engineering designs from initial concept and design through procurement, construction, and final commissioning..
• Provides the technical input to meet procurement requirements.
• Reviews and makes recommendations for the Control Systems engineering aspects of bidevaluations and awards for approval.
• Reviews and approves key calculations, licensing evaluations, design documents,supplier drawings and data, material specifications, drawings, and change orders, forthe project to which assigned.
• Ensure all designs and structures strictly adhere to local, state, and federal codes, zoning laws, and safety regulations.
• Assists in the preparation and reviews of project procedures and cost estimates forproposals, forecasts, and change orders.
• When directed, coordinates with client representatives to obtain their approval ofControl Systems engineering aspects of the work.
• Direct control systems teams of designers, contractors, and junior staff, offering guidance and professional mentorship.

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:

• Knowledge of instrumentation and control valves including specifications, generation of data sheets, application of tubing, and instrument installations.
• Knowledge of control system design including digital and analog control logic, control system network architecture, allocation of facility control system I/O, graphic displays, and acceptance tests.
• Demonstrated strong frontline leadership skills and emphasis on continuous improvement and team building and an ability to cope with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and multiple tasks.
• Ability to facilitate technical discussions with third parties (e.g., clients, suppliers, regulators).
• Prior experience in planning and executing greenfield or brownfield projects in semiconductors is preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineering (PE) in Control Systems. (state of NY is highly preferred)

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