Senior Control Systems Engineer, Knoxville

Bechtel Corporation; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation seeks a Senior Control Systems Engineer in Knoxville, TN. The role supports nuclear, security and environmental projects with strong design focus and cross-disciplinary coordination. Part-time telework with at least three days in person weekly at the office or project site is required.

Ideal candidates bring Navy systems experience, DoD clearance eligibility, and excellent communication skills. Domestic and international travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years in lieu of degree.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard Control Systems engineering methods and criteria with independent judgment.
• Designs, develops and modifies Control Systems components and processes per procedures and guides.
• Selects components based on specifications and reliability.
• Produces design deliverables such as P&IDs, logic, and data sheets.
• Supports physical design via 3D model reviews and installation details.
• Prepares exterior/interior communication system design documents.
• Coordinates with other engineering disciplines and stakeholders.
• Provides technical assistance to Control Systems personnel.
• Completes Control Systems documentation for installation and maintenance.

Skills

Navy vessel controls

Navy vessel communication systems

Navy vessel procedures

Navy vessel design standards

Microsoft 365

Willingness to travel

Verbal and written communication

DoD clearance

U.S. citizenship

BSAPs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

BSAPs

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Knoxville, TN

Requisition ID: 299896

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Knoxville, TN

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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.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

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Project Overview

The Knoxville Engineering Office is the engineering hub for the Nuclear, Security, & Environmental business, supporting multiple projects. Projects involve government work throughout various sectors, including DOD and DOE.

Job Summary

As a Senior Control Systems Engineer, you will plan and conduct independent work, requiring judgement in the evaluation, selection, application and adaption of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. You will have technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, and coordinating assignments. You must have a strong working knowledge of the principles and practices related to Control Systems Engineering and understand standard engineering work planning, scheduling, and cost estimating. In this role, you will report to an Engineering Supervisor and will interface and coordinate with other Control Systems work groups, other engineering disciplines, other functional departments, business partners and the client in the development of the design. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in control system design and will be capable of developing design documents that incorporate the applicable design. In addition, it will be required that the candidate have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), and can be the “face” of Bechtel, promoting our leadership, quality, and safety values, to external partners including vendors, construction companies, and other subcontractors. This role will be based in Knoxville, TN, with the potential for periodic business travel to business partner offices, supplier facilities and jobsites, as required.

“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

• Evaluates, selects, and applies standardControl Systemsengineering methods, techniques, procedures, andcriteria, using independent judgment in makingadaptations and modifications
• Participates in the design, development and modification of Control Systems' components andprocesses utilizingrelevant Engineering Department Procedures(EDPs), design standards and guides, and BechtelStandard Application Programs (BSAPs)
• Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability
• Originates and checks Control Systems' design deliverables such as P&IDs, logic, control philosophy, specifications, data sheets, material requisitions, misc. databases (e.g., Instrument and I/O lists)
• Supports physical design of Control Systems' components via 3D model review, preparation of Instrument Installation Details and location drawings
• Prepare Exterior and Interior Communication System design documents including specifications, materials lists, evaluations, subcontract technical documents and test procedures.
• Prepare design documents for Interior Communication system including telephones, public address, and alarms.
• Prepare design documents for Exterior Communication systems including HF, UHF, VHF, SATCOM and IP-based Tactical Data Links.
• Coordinates work and collaborates with otherengineering disciplines
• Coordinates Control Systems engineering efforts in assigned areas withspecialty groups, other engineering disciplines, the client, suppliers,contractors, construction and other functional groups
• Provides technical assistance to other Control Systemspersonnel
• Completes Control Systems documentation and procedures for installationand maintenance

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Experience with U.S. Navy vessel controls
• Experience with U.S. Navy vessel communication systems
• Experience with U.S. Navy vessel procedures
• Experience with U.S. Navy vessel design standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 application suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Willingness to travel on business trips (domestic and international) in support of the project
• Excellent verbal and written communication, planning, and organizational skills
• Ability to obtain DoD clearance
• U.S. citizenship

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel 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, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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As a global company, Bechtel 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.

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