Smart Materials Support Specialist

Bechtel Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation seeks an Engineering Materials Systems Specialist to optimize digital workflows for bulk materials and procurement connections. The role focuses on deploying Smart Materials (SRD, EPI) and Oracle Agile across projects, enabling data-driven decisions from design through procurement and construction, with part-time telework and at least some in-person days.

The position emphasizes governance, integration, and continuous improvement, requiring collaboration across Engineering,

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, or related field with 2–5 years of relevant experience, or 9–12 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Exposure to additional Hexagon tools
• Familiarity with enterprise data architecture and system integration principles
• Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives
• Proficient with data flow and information management techniques
• Knowledge of data security
• Experience with Bechtel Software Applications

Responsibilities

• Drive enterprise adoption of Smart Materials (SRD, E&P) and Oracle Agile across projects and GBUs.
• Support development and alignment of project Digital Execution Plans for materials automation.
• Lead planning and coordination of SRD, EPI, and Agile implementations at the project level.
• Ensure alignment between project execution needs and enterprise standards for materials systems and data.
• Govern Smart Reference Data (SRD) configuration, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise standards for classification, commodity coding, and material attributes.
• Audit SRD and materials workflows to ensure adherence to standards and data quality expectations.
• Oversee Engineering & Procurement Integration (EPI) workflows from material take-off through requisition.
• Facilitate alignment across Engineering, Procurement, Materials Management, and Construction processes.
• Identify and resolve system and workflow integration gaps across engineering design and materials platforms.
• Support continuous improvement through system enhancements, user support, training, and documentation development.

Skills

Smart Materials

SRD

EPI

Oracle Agile

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, or related field

Tools

Bechtel Software Applications

Job description

• Work Location: Knoxville, TN, Houston, TX


• Relocation Authorized: None


• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework

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.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Job Summary

The Engineering Materials Systems Specialist applies expertise in engineering systems and data integration to support and optimize digital engineering work processes across the enterprise. This role is responsible for ensuring consistent, standards-based deployment and integration of Smart Materials (SRD, E&PI) and Oracle Agile, enabling seamless connectivity between engineering design systems and procurement platforms. This role plays a critical part in enabling data-driven management of bulk materials and tagged equipment from engineering design through procurement execution and construction delivery. This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may 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.

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Major Responsibilities

• Drive enterprise adoption and consistent deployment of Smart Materials (SRD, E&P) and Oracle Agile across projects and GBUs


• Support development and alignment of project Digital Execution Plans for materials automation.


• Lead planning and coordination of SRD, E&PI, and Agile implementations at the project level.


• Ensure alignment between project execution needs and enterprise standards for materials systems and data.


• Govern Smart Reference Data (SRD) configuration, quality, and continuous improvement.


• Ensure compliance with enterprise standards for classification, commodity coding, and material attributes.


• Audit SRD and materials workflows to ensure adherence to standards and data quality expectations.


• Oversee Engineering & Procurement Integration (E&PI) workflows from material take-off through requisition.


• Facilitate alignment across Engineering, Procurement, Materials Management, and Construction processes.


• Identify and resolve system and workflow integration gaps across engineering design and materials platforms.


• Support continuous improvement through system enhancements, user support, training, and documentation development.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor\'s degree (or international equivalent) in Engineering, IT, or related field and 2-5 years of relevant experience and\u202f/or 9-12 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Must be a US Citizen


• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Minimum Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Smart Materials in EPC environments


• Demonstrated experience implementing SRD and EPI on at least one full EPC project


• Strong understanding of bulk material lifecycle: design - take-off - requisition - procurement - construction


• Working knowledge of Oracle Agile PLM or equivalent material governance systems


• Strong analytical, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills


• Ability to interpret and develop procedures, standards, and governance frameworks


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams

Prefered Qualification

• Exposure to additional Hexagon engineering tools


• Familiarity with enterprise data architecture and system integration principles


• Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives


• Proficient with different data flow, data analysis and information management techniques


• Proficient integrating/interfacing data between disparate systems and various data types (e.g., structured, unstructured, documents, etc.)


• Conversant knowledge of data security


• Experience with Bechtel Software Application Programs


• Experience working in a regulated (e.g., ASME NQA-1) environment.

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\u2019s 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

Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary

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. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

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]