Mechanical Engineer

Requisition ID: 275545 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Reston, VA 

 

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 values – ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants – integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.

 

Project Overview

For over 70 years, Bechtel has been at the forefront of nuclear innovation delivering clean, reliable energy worldwide. Bechtel has performed engineering or construction services on over 150 nuclear plants adding more than 74,000 megawatts of new nuclear generation capacity to the world. As a trusted global partner, we leverage the experience from completed projects and apply it to our present-day work.

 

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, our responsibilities will include providing the design for the Turbine Island and Balance of Plant as well as the construction of the entire facility.

 

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, and we are looking for the talent that will help expand Poland’s nuclear base and build a strong and long-lasting energy future for generations to come.

 

Position Summary

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will support the development of Mechanical systems and equipment for the AP1000 project by preparing studies, piping and instrumentation diagrams, calculations, engineering specifications, data sheets, material requisitions, performing technical bid evaluations, and more in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements. This position will require working with other functions and disciplines in a team environment.

 

Responsibilities

• Coordinate within the mechanical group and other disciplines/functions in developing system designs including but not limited to Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), calculations, data sheets, material requisitions, and engineering specifications.
• Resolve technical issues related to the discipline independently including any required interface with other disciplines, functions, vendors, and/or client.
• Execute schedule requirements while maintaining a high degree of quality in work products.

 

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications

• Level 1 - BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited university or college with one (1) years of progressive related experience, or in lieu of degree, seven (7) years of progressive related experience.
• Level 2 - BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited university or college with three (3) years of progressive related experience, or in lieu of degree, nine (9) years of progressive related experience.
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Must be authorized to live and work in the U.S. without sponsorship. 

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to utilize office automation tools effectively.
• Some knowledge of industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Some knowledge of the application of Mechanical engineering design principles.
• Knowledge of Bechtel Corporate guides and standards.
• Experience in power (nuclear) plant design.
• Experience in working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ASME-NQA-1, MIL-Q-9858A, or ISO-9000.
• Previous Bechtel and/or DOD or DOE project experience.
• Engineer-in-Training Ce