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Bechtel Corporation · 2 days ago

Project Engineer

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Bechtel Corporation is a global leader in engineering and construction, having completed over 25,000 projects worldwide. The Project Engineer will oversee the design development of project facilities, coordinating engineering activities and ensuring alignment with client requirements while managing a multidisciplinary engineering team.

ArchitectureConstructionProject Management

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Directs and coordinates engineering activities for the assigned portion of a project, including supervision of engineers of all disciplines assigned to the project

Establishes or assists in establishing the detailed project execution plan and the development of the overall project engineering budget and schedule

Inputs to and owns the engineering elements of a project capital estimate quantities/ budget

Performs and manages the work in accordance with relevant Engineering Department Procedure Instructions (EDPs) issued on the project, design guides and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)

Develops design and procurement schedules for approval and establishes engineering budget and schedule

Prepares project procedures for engineering, as required

Coordinates engineering effort with Engineering, Procurement, Operations, Startup, Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H), Client Regulators and Project Controls

Reviews and approves design documents, change orders, material requisitions and specifications

Supervises the preparation of, reviews and endorses bid analyses and recommendations for procurement of equipment material and services within the Engineering scope

Initiates requests for specialized professional services and coordinates with other functions (procurement, construction, startup, project controls, and estimating etc.) to ensure alignment of data and deliverables

Initiates Bechtel/Client correspondence related to the engineering portion of the contract

Reviews project engineering progress against approved schedules, evaluates changes and takes corrective action

Manages the flow of information from third parties to ensure the timely progress of the work

Prepares or directs the preparation of project studies, reports, forecasts, and special engineering reports

Communicates complex technical issues and recommendations to client, project, and functional management

Ensures that Technical Risk Assessments are comprehensive and complete, safety practices and procedures are implemented, and engineering design documentation comply with Quality Assurance plan and procedures

Manages complex organizational interactions between several Bechtel entities on the project and client-established relationships/other contractors

Part of office senior management team to solve problems and direct resources to address project(s) priorities

Coordinates and updates engineering project risks, opportunities, and treatment plans as well as customer interfaces for package comments and administrative coordination of releases with prime contracts

Supports control account manager reporting, metrics, scheduling, and baselining activities for EVMS compliance, and engineering status and performance reports to Bechtel Management and customer personnel

Engages with the customer to ensure alignment of delivery and design

Develop design configuration packages for configuration control and change management; coordinate division of responsibility between Bechtel, customer functions and technical teams

Lead engineering planning, estimating, and scheduling activities and supporting document development including VAR development and support, change control implementation, and Job Hour Distribution tracking against actuals

Leads task teams developing material requisitions, service requisitions and monitors change control against project SCAS and lead multiple small engineering task group(s)

Qualification

Project engineering processes2-D3-D CADProfessional Engineering RegistrationEngineering calculationsDesign of industrial facilitiesDoD projectsSupervision skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, from an accredited university, with at least 10-13 years of relevant design experience with at least 3-5 years of that time leading an engineering team

Must be a United States Citizen per office requirement

Must be able to pass a drug/background check

Technical knowledge of related engineering systems, engineering calculations, applications of engineering and construction methods and materials, and engineering application of computers

Proficient knowledge of project engineering processes and procedures

Knowledge of related operation practices and the economics involved and current knowledge of new methods of design and construction

Proficient knowledge on planning, application and coordination of 2-D and/or 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) design processes on a project

Knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to the particular discipline

Experience working with government agencies, preferably Department of Defense (DoD)

Experience with or knowledge of non-engineering functions such as project controls, construction, startup, or estimating

Experience with or knowledge of interfacing with other engineering disciplines to deliver standard NS&E engineering deliverables and understanding the key handoffs for the products delivered

Experience with or knowledge of procurement of components from vendors on a government project and interfacing with both vendors and procurements to successfully deliver

At least 2 years of relevant experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) at a large DOE or DOD project

Professional Engineering Registration in the US

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a diverse group of customers

Demonstrated skill in supervision and strong organizational skills

Preferred

Master's degree in an engineering discipline

Experience with engineering planning and tracking tools including SmartStaff, Unifier, and advanced excel skills

Experience developing equipment configuration packages for procurement and maintenance

Experience in the design of complex industrial facilities

Experience with Primavera P6 schedule and reviewing schedule and providing status to Project Controls

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.