Senior Mechanical Engineer (wet) - Houston, TX

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Position Summary:

Bechtel is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Wet) to join the Mechanical Engineering department within the Manufacturing and Technology Business Unit (M&T). The prime roles and responsibilities include:

Assigned to projects to develop an area from conceptual phase to EPC phase. Plans and conducts independent work within M&T to support all business lines (Semiconductor Electric Vehicle Battery and Data Center) requiring judgment in evaluation selection application and adaption of design on a project. Knows applicable industry standards and codes accepted design practices and quality standards for a global business unit.


Job Dimensions:

A. Supervision Received

Receives operational supervision and technical guidance from a Project Engineering Manager Engineering Supervisor or Chief Engineer.
B. Supervision Exercised

Provides operational direction and technical guidance to subordinate engineer and designer personnel as directed.
C. Contacts

Establishes and maintains communication with design and engineering supervisors in charge of related disciplines and with administrative personnel within the group or project. Consults with equipment suppliers design and construction subcontractors technical specialists other disciplines/functions and client representatives as directed to provide and receive technical information and to ensure the coordination of the work within the project or assignment and compliance with Bechtel/client requirements.


Major Responsibilities:

Plans schedules conducts and coordinates detailed phases of engineering work in mechanical discipline in a project or staff group. Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements unsuitability of conventional materials and/or difficult coordination requirements.
Performs work using Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).
Plans coordinates or prepares equipment or work specifications material requisition technical bid evaluations and award recommendations.
Coordinates engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines with the client suppliers and contractors and between other groups.
Assumes a lead technical role over other engineers or project subgroups for completing specific tasks as directed.
Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to Supervisor and/or project management.
Facilitates technical discussions with third parties (client suppliers regulators).
Conducts reviews of vendor drawings calculations and other documentation.
Works on conceptual studies designs reports or proposals.
Prepares cost estimates quantity take-offs and staffing requirements for proposals forecasts and change orders.
Reviews and checks work of subordinate engineers.
Makes decisions concerning problems within the discipline on the project.
Represents the discipline on the project and with the client as directed to resolve technical questions.
Coordinates and interfaces as directed with the day-to-day technical work of discipline engineers specialists and designers.
Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and work plans in accordance with project scope schedule and budget and manages implementation and performance accordingly.
Supports function initiatives of developing Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs) Bechtel design guides appropriate Bechtel Standard Computer Applications (BSAPs) and administrative practices.
Mentors designers and drafters by providing appropriate on-the-job training for their professional development.
Supports the creation of a work environment supported by leadership which fosters openness trust communication teamwork empowerment innovation and satisfaction.