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Requisition ID: 283150

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family

• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework

• Work Location: Reston, VA

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Project Overview:

Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company have partnered to deliver the first AP1000 nuclear power reactors in Poland for our customer, the Polish Entity Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ). Bechtel will be the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project. As the EPC contractor, our responsibilities will include providing the design for the Turbine Island and Balance of Plant as well as the construction of the entire facility.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will supervise a team of Mechanical personnel, estimate project staffing needs, and schedule and assign work. You will prepare discipline estimates and work plans and review and approve mechanical investigations and studies. Your leadership will drive high quality work plans, successful implementation of mechanical components, team support and training, and project performance.

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. #LI-TN1

Major Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, directs, and participates in the day-to-day mechanical engineering activity on small to medium sized projects or a portion of a major project with minimal to moderate complexity within a global business unit utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)​

• Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of personnel assigned, estimates staffing needs and schedules and assigns work accordingly​

• Provides the technical input to meet procurement requirements​

• Prepares or oversees the preparation of mechanical discipline estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule, and budget, and manages implementation and performance accordingly​

• Reviews and makes recommendations of the mechanical engineering aspects of bid evaluations and awards for approval by project engineering​

• When directed, coordinates with client representatives to obtain their approval of mechanical engineering aspects of the work​

• Reviews and approves key calculations, licensing evaluations, design documents, supplier drawings and data, material specifications, drawings, and change orders, for the project to which assigned​

• Ensures that assigned mechanical engineering personnel receive appropriate on-the-job training for their professional development​

• Assists in the preparation and reviews of project procedures and cost estimates for proposals, forecasts, and change orders

• Manage work process execution and assure technical adequacy in accordance with company, contract, and industry codes and standards

• Be accountable for error-free, high-quality deliverables

• Build an inclusive team environment where all are able and expected to contribute to the maximum of their capabilities

• Provide leadership and mentoring to team members 

• Create meaningful goals working with the team and ensure goals are met

• Plan and participate in cross-discipline design reviews and ensure thorough impact reviews are performed for any proposed changes.

• Resolve and respond to the client, regulator, or field-initiated questions on engineering

• Communicate complex technical issues and recommend solutions to the client, project, and functional management as directed and as appropriate.

• Champion the creation of a project work environment, supported by leadership on the project/program, which fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, inclusion, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering and a minimum of 10-13 years of relevant professional experience or in lieu of education 14-17 years of relevant work eperience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in plant design (power plant), and large complex new build plants

• Professional Engineering License

• Prior experience working in a Nuclear Quality and Safety Environment.

• Extensive technical knowledge of Quality, engineering systems, engineering calculations, applications of engineering methods and materials, applications of computer software to engineering problems to ensure the design is cost-effective, in accordance with applicable safety, health, environmental regulations, customer requirements, and engineering codes and standards.

• Working knowledge of engineering procedures, covering discipline deliverables, production, and control, as well as organization and responsibilities for the Engineering Department.

• Experience in resolving complex technical problems and the ability to articulate explanations is essential.

• Previous experience as an Engineering Group Supervisor

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'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. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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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.

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