Bechtel Corporation · 6 hours ago
Principal Engineer - Plant Design
Reston, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
13+ years expBechtel Corporation is a global leader in infrastructure and project management, and they are seeking a Principal Engineer - Plant Design to support the development and execution of combined cycle power projects. This role involves overseeing engineering aspects, coordinating technical investigations, and ensuring compliance with project requirements.
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Responsibilities
Plans, develops, coordinates and reviews plant design and piping engineering work on large size projects or assignments in support of a global business unit
Develops conceptual designs for plant design and piping projects or projects having specialized or unique requirements
Examines and analyzes pipe configurations for ANSI/ASME code compliance . Interprets new or special regulations, codes, standards, criteria, and performance data
Optimizes facility layout based on piping and instrument diagrams, client requirements, current technology, and operational and maintenance requirements
Provides the technical input to meet procurement requirements
Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule, and budget, and supports implementation and assists with performance reporting
Reviews and approves key design documents, supplier drawings and data, material specifications, drawings and change orders, for the project to which assigned
Develops and coordinates special technical educational and training programs for Bechtel personnel
Qualification
Required
Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience
Must have at least 10 years prior experience working on piping design and plant layout for combined cycle fossil power plants
Ability to perform power plant and equipment layout considering requirements for access, operations, maintenance and safety
Ability to optimize pipe routing considering requirements for cost, access, operations, flexibility, and thermal stress
Experience with specification of piping, pipe supports, valves, insulation, and in-line piping specialties such as expansion joints, strainers and flanges
Working knowledge of piping design codes and standards including ASME B31.1, AWWA, NFPA and US plumbing codes
Ability to work with and read Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
Experience working with SmartPlant suite of products including SmartPlant P&ID
Willingness and ability to take business trips to India
Benefits
Robust benefits to ensure our people thrive
Programs to enhance our culture
Time to recharge
Company
Bechtel Corporation
Bechtel is a construction company that offers engineering, construction, and project management solutions to its customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$499.38MKey Investors
U.K. Export Finance
2021-10-18Debt Financing· $499.38M
Leadership Team
Brendan Bechtel
Chairman and CEO
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