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Design Technical Lead

Bechtel
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Oct 2025

About the role

Requisition ID: 289422 

  •  Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
  • Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
  • Work Location: Houston, TX

 

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

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:

In this role, you will plan, develop, and review Plant Design & Piping (PD&P) work, produce drawings and documentation, and prepare design estimates for a project. You will coordinate with clients, facilitate technical discussions, and review and approve drawings, calculations, and bid summaries. You will solve complex technical issues and ensure PD&P designs comply with all regulations and standards. 

"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-MJ1

Major Responsibilities:

  • Plans, develops, coordinates and reviews design work within a medium-size PD&P design work group on projects of medium size or assignments in support of global business unit
  • Produces drawings and documentation in accordance with established design and scope including 3D model equipment layouts and pipe designs
  • Coordinates and interfaces as directed with the day-to-day technical work of PD&P engineers, scientists, specialists, designers and drafters
  • Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to upper management
  • Facilitates technical discussions with third parties (client, suppliers, regulators)
  • Prepares or oversees the preparation of PD&P design estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule and budget, and manages implementation and performance accordingly
  • Develops Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), Bechtel design guides, appropriate Bechtel Standard Computer Applications (BSAPs) and administrative practices
  • Coordinates with client representatives as delegated to obtain approval on phases of work
  • Reviews and approves key PD&P engineering drawings and calculations and bid summaries
  • Coordinates assigned PD&P design work with other project groups
  • Mentors PD&P designers and drafters by providing appropriate on-the-job training for their professional development
  • Ensures PD&P systems designs comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations, and standards

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Eequires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13  years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Subject Matter

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