Lead Electrical CSU Engineer

Bechtel Corporation; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Lead Electrical Commissioning and Startup Engineer to provide technical direction during start-up, testing, and troubleshooting of complex electrical systems in a semiconductor manufacturing facility. You will plan, schedule, and execute commissioning activities from construction completion through handover to operations.

This role requires coordinating with engineering, construction, vendors, and operations, ensuring NEC/NFPA standards and safety compliance, and delivering

Qualifications

• Experience leading electrical commissioning in large facilities.
• Knowledge of NEC/NFPA standards and safety compliance.
• Strong coordination with multi-discipline teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all electrical commissioning activities within assigned facilities, buildings, or project areas.
• Develop and implement electrical commissioning strategies aligned with construction, commissioning, and startup milestones.
• Establish priorities and resource plans to support turnover and startup requirements.
• Supervise electrical commissioning personnel and provide mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all project EHS requirements.

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family

• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

• Work Location: New Albany, OH

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

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Project Overview:

Bechtel is building a semiconductor manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio. We are partnering with the North America Building Trades Unions and suppliers to create several thousand new jobs and work with local education organizations to implement new training programs that will support the future talent pipeline. Bechtel Manufacturing & Technology, Inc. offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicle, and data center markets. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future.

Job Summary:

The Lead Electrical Commissioning and Startup (CSU) Engineer is responsible for the technical direction and oversight during the start-up, testing, verification, and troubleshooting of complex electrical systems including multi-train and redundant medium voltage power distribution systems, meter and relay testing, lighting systems, grounding and bonding systems, switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, MCC’s, UPS systems, transfer switches, and process control and monitoring systems related to electrical infrastructure in a semiconductor manufacturing facility. In this role you will plan, schedule, and execute commissioning activities from construction completion through system handover to operations, ensuring work is performed safely and on schedule. The role ensures electrical systems are installed correctly, meet design requirements, adhere to NEC/NFPA standards, operate safely, and are ready for operations. This position works closely with engineering, construction, vendors, subcontractors, and operations teams to verify electrical systems meet all requirements.

• Collaborate: Actively seeks out others’ opinions and input and is open-minded to their views. Challenges others appropriately and is also open to being challenged on their own views.

• Communicate: Is effective at adapting their communication style appropriately to their audience, providing context and using the right tone and level of information.

• Customer Focus: Prioritizes the customer needs and puts these at the forefront of all interactions. Ensures that others within their team maintain this same approach.

• Deliver: Demonstrates making well thought out, timely decisions and prioritization that leads to successful outcomes. Includes the right people at the right time.

• Problem Solve: Accurately assesses a situation to find the best solution or way of working to resolve the issues. It is focused on creating a long term fix rather than a short-term solution.

• Role Model: Contributes to the Bechtel culture by inspiring and motivating others through their positive approach and attitude. Comes to work determined to do a good job, for themselves and for their team.

• Adaptability: Deep understanding of interconnected technology systems and how to troubleshoot them while they are actively running.

• Compliance: Ensure all procedures and equipment setups meet regulatory, OSHA, and environmental safety standards.

• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Resolve complex failures involving computer hardware, network routers, switches, and software interfacing directly with control equipment. #LI-AA1

Major Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management

• Lead and manage all electrical commissioning activities within assigned facilities, buildings, or project areas.

• Develop and implement electrical commissioning strategies aligned with construction, commissioning, and startup milestones.

• Establish priorities and resource plans to support turnover and startup requirements.

• Supervise electrical commissioning personnel and provide mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance.

• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all project EHS requirements.