Electrical Lead Startup Engineer

Bechtel Corporation•Reston, VA
•$140,800 - $203,700•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will provide knowledge, expertise, input, training, and consultative support for a discipline or process required for facility commissioning and startup. You will participate in work planning and packaging, turnover coordination, material management and quantities, quality control, and environmental safety and health. You will be an essential resource for specialized technical advice.

Requirements

  • Technical knowledge of startup, operation, maintenance, or testing.
  • Knowledge of electrical engineering systems, applications of startup and operations and basic knowledge of application of computers to engineering problems.
  • Broad knowledge of precedents in the startup or operations area and a good knowledge of principles and practices of related areas.
  • Strong knowledge of industry or regulatory electrical standards and design criteria pertinent to plant or equipment operations.
  • Skilled in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

  • Provides knowledge and expertise in a particular discipline, subject matter, or specialized process required for CSU (e.g., chemical cleaning, steam & air blowing, meter and relay testing, process operations, nuclear HVAC systems, complex analytical instrumentation such as CEMS, ICs, etc.
  • Analyzes assigned activities to determine the scope, time, and resource requirements
  • Plans and schedules CSU execution activities including sequence and resource requirements for assigned areas of responsibility typically including complex evolution across multiple disciplines and functions
  • Participates in Construction to CSU turnover walkdowns for assign areas of responsibility
  • Interfaces with the Field Engineer as required to support component/system turnover
  • Initiates requisitions for field purchases and prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment
  • Tracks field purchases and other purchases required for CSU using procurement systems or other database programs as required
  • Assists other Start Specialists in interpreting design information, specifications, codes, and regulatory requirements
  • Performs and/or monitors testing of equipment to assure conformance with specifications and compliance with test procedures, that work methods are undertaken safely and activities are supported to meet schedule and cost
  • Identifies and resolves/elevates ES&H issues in the field and is a visible 'walk the talk' leader in good ES&H practices

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • optional disability and supplemental insurance options
  • generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period)
  • nine paid holidays
  • paid parental leave
  • discretionary bonuses
  • a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components
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