Procurement Engineer Coordinator - Reston, VA

VetJobs; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Poland AP1000 Engineering Procurement Lead to guide engineers across disciplines and advance procurement. This role reports to the Project Engineer for procurement and interfaces with Engineering Management to define processes for engineering-procurement alignment.

The position supports a part-time telework policy with at least three days in person weekly, based in Reston, VA. Prior nuclear sector experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
• Authorized to live and work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of procurement activities from planning to tracking, aligned with procedures.
• Develop and manage an engineering–procurement interface with clear handoffs.
• Oversee creation and verification of procurement documentation such as BOMs and specs.
• Develop and track procurement schedules and identify risks to schedule performance.
• Coordinate with engineering, management, and customers to ensure alignment with priorities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

High School/GED

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Salary Range: $123,400 - $178,500 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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Project Overview

Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company have partnered to deliver the first nuclear power reactors in Poland for our customer, the Polish Entity Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ). Bechtel will be the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project. As the EPC, our responsibilities will include providing the design for the Turbine Island and Balance of Plant as well as the construction of the entire facility. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, and we are looking for the talent that will help expand Poland’s nuclear base and build a strong and long-lasting energy future for generations to come.

Job Summary

The Poland AP1000 Engineering Procurement Lead will provide oversite and guidance of responsible engineers across all disciplines to advance procurement of equipment and commodity of the AP1000 facilities. This position will report to the Project Engineer for procurement. The Procurement Lead will be responsible for interfacing with Engineering Management to develop the processes and procedures for the engineering-procurement interface. The Procurement Lead will also be responsible for training the engineering team, coordinating with the procurement function, and ensuring the overall quality of procurement packages.

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership"

Major Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of procurement activities—including planning, specification development, material requisitioning, bid evaluation, award, and tracking—ensuring all activities align with Bechtel Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), BSAPs, and project-specific requirements.
• Establish and maintain a high‑performance engineering–procurement interface by developing processes, clarifying handoffs, resolving technical issues, and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables that support project procurement schedules.
• Oversee creation and verification of engineering documentation required for procurement, such as technical specifications, datasheets, bills of material (BOM), source evaluation criteria, and quality requirements—ensuring packages meet nuclear‑grade expectations.
• Create, maintain, and actively manage procurement‑related engineering schedules. Identify risks to schedule performance early, evaluate recovery options, and drive corrective actions in collaboration with project controls and discipline leads.
• Coordinate with Engineering Management, Project Management, Procurement, Construction, Startup, ES&H, and the customer to resolve technical issues, clarify requirements, and maintain alignment with EPC execution priorities.
• Performs and manages the work in accordance with relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).
• Develop and track SCAS schedules for approval.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a diverse group of customers.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Education and Experience Requirements: Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience .

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Must be authorized to live and work in the US without sponsorship.
• Must be able to complete a pre‑employment drug screen and background check.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior work experience being responsible for the procurement of equipment and commodities in a nuclear environment or in other industries with high quality standards (defense, space, etc.).
• Past experience leading a team of professional staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a Nuclear Safety work culture.
• Prior experience working on new Nuclear Power plants and/or AP1000 facilities.

City*

Reston

State*

Virginia

Job_Category

Engineering

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Bechtel

Salary Range

>$100,000