Technical Engineering Supervisor- Plant Design & Piping

Bechtel Corporation; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A global engineering firm is looking for a Plant Design Technical Engineering Supervisor in Reston, VA. This role includes supervising engineers and ensuring the technical oversight of plant design deliverables. Ideal candidates should have substantial experience in a Nuclear Quality and Safety environment, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The position supports both office and telework but requires in-person attendance thrice weekly. The opportunity includes competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 13-15 years of experience with AA/AS degree or certification in an engineering curriculum.
• 14-17 years of related experience without a degree.
• Experience supervising plant design layout and piping designers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineers/designers in plant design.
• Approve design deliverables like layout and piping design.
• Monitor budgets and schedule work activities.
• Provide guidance on design standards and specifications.

Skills

Supervisory experience

3D modeling software

Communication skills

Nuclear quality and safety knowledge

Design compliance

Education

AA/AS degree or certification in engineering or design

High school diploma with relevant experience

Tools

3D modeling software applications

Job description

Requisition ID: 292845

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Reston, VA

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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.

Job Summary

As the Plant Design Technical Engineering Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising engineers/designers and helping to execute assignments concerned with specialized or unique engineering requirements in a global business unit. This position has technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, and coordinating these assignments. This involves exploration of the subject area, definition of scope, and may involve the development of novel concepts, approaches, and solutions. You will be interfacing and coordinating with other engineering disciplines and the client in the development of the design.

"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

• Approve and act in a design over-sight role for plant design deliverables, such as layout design, piping design, 3D model output, and material requisitions.
• Review and coordinate technical documents with/from other engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction.
• Schedule and monitor work activities.
• Monitor budgets for work activities.
• Prepare technical reports related to specific design issues.
• Direct preparation and review of piping & valve specifications and material requisitions for all piping and pipe support commodities.
• Assist in constructability reviews.
• Monitor all work for compliance to project standards, applicable codes, contract requirements, quality standards, discipline standards, and accepted engineering and construction practices.
• Act as a mentor for subordinate Engineers and Designers.
• Schedule and coordinate reviews for engineering deliverables for the Project.
• Stays up to date with new software, automation work processes, technical developments, and their implementation
• Understands specialist group work process and dependencies between functions
• Participates in Technical Working Groups (TWG) or specialty workshops and participates/leads in national level meetings of a professional society
• Proactively contributes to Bechtel Technical Information Program (BTIP) and presents technical papers
• Serves as a member of a codes and standards subcommittee and/or specialty task committee
• Participates in regulatory forums or special technology workshops
• Prepares position papers or white papers on technical issues under study
• Prepares and submits Technical Grant
• Interprets new or special governmental regulations, engineering codes, standards, criteria, and performance data
• Provides guidance and direction to specialty engineering or field personnel in the development and/or application of design criteria and design specifications
• Conducts or leads, as requested, special studies on economic feasibility, new technologies, methods, or materials
• Serves as consultant to project and specialty engineering/scientific groups, providing advice and counsel on assignments having special and unique features
• Conducts research, presents papers and keeps abreast of technological development in a specialty, keeping engineering management informed of important new advances
• Assists in the development and coordination of special technical educational and training programs for Bechtel personnel and/or clients
• Manages customer relations on issues related to specialty area
• Conduct annual performance reviews, coaching, and career development discussions as applicable.

Education And Experience Requirements

• AA/AS degree or certification in an engineering curriculum or drafting/design with 13-15 years’ experience.
• In lieu of degree, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of 14-17 years related experience and a minimum of 4 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.

Basic Qualifications

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 experience working in a Nuclear Quality and Safety Environment.
• Experience supervising a group of Plant Design layout and piping designers.
• Experience with 3D modeling software applications.
• Experience in nuclear plant design (power plant or DOE nuclear facility).
• Extensive knowledge of ASME B31.1 and/or B31.3 codes.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as drawings, specifications, and material requisitions.
• Understand the work processes of other disciplines and departments on projects.
• Ability to express technical issues in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbally.
• Ability to resolve design issues with subordinates, suppliers, other engineering disciplines, construction, and the client.
• Excellent listening, oral and written communication, planning, and organizational skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with Bechtel standard programs.
• Familiar with all Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs) and their application to projects.
• Knowledge of design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPS).
• Experience in the layout of Nuclear facilities (power or DOE).
• Necessary skills to present technical subjects with competence and confidence.
• Experience in construction interface and resolving field problems.
• Experience with AP1000 Nuclear Power Plant Design.

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