Principal Plant Design Engineer, Combined Cycle Power

Bechtel Corporation; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Reston, VA, seeks a Principal Engineer - Plant Design to support the development and execution of combined cycle power projects. You will interpret, organize, and coordinate engineering elements, participate in planning, proposals, and own the plant design aspects for capital estimates.

You will oversee piping design, equipment layout, and facility optimization, ensure code compliance (ASME B31.1, NFPA), and coordinate with procurement and client interviews.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree and 13–19 years of relevant experience, or 17–19 years for senior level.
• Experience with piping design and plant layout for combined cycle fossil power plants.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate and review plant design and piping work on large projects.
• Optimize facility layout based on diagrams, client needs, and current technology.
• Ensure configuration compliance and procurement readiness.

Skills

Piping design

Plant layout

ASME B31.1

SmartPlant P&ID

Code compliance

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SmartPlant

P&ID software

Job description

Bechtel Corporation in Reston, VA, seeks a Principal Engineer - Plant Design to support the development and execution of combined cycle power projects. You will interpret, organize, and coordinate engineering elements, participate in planning, proposals, and own the plant design aspects for capital estimates.

You will oversee piping design, equipment layout, and facility optimization, ensure code compliance (ASME B31.1, NFPA), and coordinate with procurement and client interviews.