Senior Engineering Execution Lead

Fluor; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation seeks an experienced Engineering Execution Leader to guide medium-sized projects or a major project segment from concept through delivery. You will be responsible for team performance, budgeting, scheduling, and quality, ensuring competitive, high-value engineering services.

The role requires a strong track record in engineering leadership, cross-discipline coordination, and translating strategy into actionable plans.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year engineering degree with 16+ years of work experience or a two-year degree with 18+ years (or equivalent).
• Ability to communicate with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, accountability, and ability to translate strategy into executable actions.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall engineering execution leadership on medium-sized projects or a major project segment.
• Lead development of engineering budget, schedule, and quality plans.
• Coordinate interfaces between engineering disciplines and ensure adherence to execution strategy.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Budgeting

Team mentorship

Decision making

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Accredited four-year degree in engineering

Accredited two-year degree in engineering or related field

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide the overall engineering execution leadership on medium sized projects or for a specific area on a large / mega project. This position has the responsibility and accountability for the performance of the engineering team and the successful execution of all engineering work on the project. This position also leads and guides the development and implementation of the execution strategy and oversees development and enforcement of engineering budget, schedule, and quality. This role also has the responsibility to promote Fluor’s competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence.

• Has overall/area responsibility and accountability for the performance of the engineering team, and the engineering execution and delivery as per the project baseline. This position performs Engineering Management responsibilities on a small to medium low to moderate risk EPFC/CM project (as defined by the Business Line) or services project or on an assigned segment of a larger project, including coordination of design activities.

• Manage the interfaces between the engineering disciplines, by understanding the discipline work processes and looking ahead to identify critical busts and / or activities that need to be completed to support the execution strategy.

• Set a positive project culture in conjunction with the Project Manager and Project Director.

• Lead development of Engineering component of overall project Scope of Services, Scope of Facilities, and other project baseline documents for all phases of projects.

• Lead/support the development of the Project Execution Strategy for all engineering functions.

• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and sixteen (16) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications to comply with local requirements.

OR

• Accredited two (2) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and eighteen (18) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to twenty (20) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications to comply with local requirements.

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.

• Job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.

• Job related skills required - Strong leadership skills, customer focus, business acumen, influence, strategic agility, decision making, personal accountability, ownership and follow through, a team player, mentor, and coach.

• Ability to translate strategy (“what”) into actionable steps / executions plans (“how”), ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.

• Held positions as Project Engineering Lead on FEED and Detail Design Projects.

• Professional registration and active participation in technical society.

Other Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• US Citizen or Green Card holder with current or past clearance to work on nuclear projects

• Previous experience with nuclear power plant design, including Reactor Building, Radioactive Waste Building, and Control Building

• Experience executing engineering work under an ASME NQA-1 quality program

• Familiarity with nuclear industry standards and regulations

• Familiarity with facility licensing per 10 CFR Part 50 and 10 CFR Part 52

• Familiarity with design and procurement of safety related and augmented quality components

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range: $139,000.00 - $258,000.00