Senior Engineer - Power Island Coordinator

Bechtel Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive workplace environment

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Reston, VA seeks a part-time Power Island Coordinator to oversee project interface management and vendor coordination. This position requires a Bachelor's degree with 8-10 years of experience and the ability to work with teams while maintaining schedules.

The successful candidate will conduct meetings, create action item lists, and ensure project milestones are met. Bechtel values a diverse and inclusive workplace and offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant experience or 12–14 years of equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain action item lists with the Power Island Equipment Vendor.
• Conduct periodic meetings to review action item status.
• Coordinate CADD model review meetings.
• Provide oversight to other Power Island Coordinators.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and TEAMS

Ability to read project schedules

Knowledge of engineering process

Experience with design work on combined cycle power plants

Familiarity with Aconex

Highly organized and collaborative team player

Ability to organize and conduct meetings

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Job description

Location & Working Conditions

Relocation Authorized: National - Single
Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
Work Location: Reston, VA

Job Summary

A combined cycle project has numerous interfaces between the power island equipment (gas turbine, steam turbine, HRSG) and the Bechtel scope. The Power Island Coordinator will manage the exchange of information between Bechtel and the Power Island vendor, resolve interfaces, create tracking lists, run action item meetings, and coordinate model reviews to support the project schedule and client satisfaction. The role will also collaborate with other Power Island Coordinators to share best practices.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and requires at least three days of in-person attendance per week.

Major Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the action item list between Bechtel and the Power Island Equipment Vendor.
• Conduct periodic action item list meetings to review status and keep the schedule on track.
• Coordinate and participate in CADD model review meetings to identify and resolve physical and data interfaces.
• Provide oversight and guidance to Power Island Coordinators for other combined cycle projects.

Education and Experience Requirements

• 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

• Strong written and oral communication; ability to summarize interface requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and TEAMS for meeting minutes, action items, and virtual meetings.
• Ability to read project schedules and identify key engineering milestones.
• Knowledge of the engineering process and required inputs for major design deliverables in construction.
• Prior experience performing design work on combined cycle power plants.
• Experience with Aconex and major power plant equipment interfaces for supporting structures and auxiliary systems.
• Highly organized and collaborative team player.
• Ability to organize and conduct interface coordination meetings.

Total Rewards / Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits to support career growth, culture enhancement, and personal well‑being. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary

Bechtel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel belonging, respect, and equitable treatment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e‑mail their request to [e-mail].