PD&P RDB Engineer

BechtelHouston, TX
Hybrid

About The Position

Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); data center, electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); and life sciences markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while we actively pursue exciting opportunities in other parts of the world. We are looking for talented people to join our team that are passionate about making a difference and contributing to historical projects that will have a lasting impact on society. In this role, you will participate in the design and preparation of construction drawings, project schedules, graphic presentations and Plant Design and Piping (PD&P) drawings. You will originate basic deliverables and documents and verify compliance of pipe configurations and manufacturers’ drawings. Your efforts will contribute to ensuring PD&P design meets industry best practices and compliance standards. "This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will 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"

Requirements

  • Associate or B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering preferred, with 9+ years of relevant experience.
  • Minimum 10+ years’ experience in S3D and RDB.
  • Detailed knowledge of Piping Material Specification software (SmartPlant Reference Data SPRD, etc.).
  • Understanding of the roles played by other departments on projects including basic construction practices and the economics involved.
  • Understanding of industry or regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to the particular engineering discipline. Specific knowledge of B31.3 design and materials is essential.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge in material requirements for Acoustic Induced Vibration mitigation is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • The RDB Administrator is a 3D/SRD Integration Specialist position. The candidate shall have the ability to create and check Smart Reference Data (SRD) geometrics in accordance with Industry Design Codes and project requirements.
  • The RDB Administrator shall be able to extract SRD piping data for 3D modelling and generate required validation reports.
  • The RDB Administrator shall also be able to configure validation requirements for SRD to 3D modeling systems (S3D, E3D) having adequate experience to adopt a practical approach to piping material problems and be familiar with the requirements of 3D modelling.
  • Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of engineering work for a global business unit usually in one discipline in a project or staff group.
  • Supports the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
  • Issues and maintains piping and valve material specifications utilizing SmartPlant Reference Data.
  • Development of component commodity codes for company and project specific databases based on industry standards, manufacturer specific construction and corporate coding structure.
  • Development of technical, design and purchasing specifications for all bulk piping components.

Benefits

  • robust benefits to ensure our people thrive
  • advancing careers
  • delivering programs to enhance our culture
  • providing time to recharge
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