27 New Grad | US | Startup Engr

Bechtel Corporation•,

9h•$83,004 - $99,612•Onsite

About The Position

Bechtel's University Hire Program is designed to attract, develop, and retain high-potential recent graduates who will help shape the future of our business. University Hires join Bechtel as full-time employees and contribute to meaningful projects, operational initiatives, and corporate functions that support some of the world’s most complex infrastructure, engineering, and construction programs. As a University Hire, you will gain hands-on experience while collaborating with experienced professionals across disciplines. You will apply your academic knowledge to real-world business challenges, develop technical and professional skills, and participate in learning and development opportunities designed to accelerate your career growth. Successful candidates demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, learning agility, collaboration skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a dynamic and team-oriented environment. The program provides exposure to Bechtel’s culture, values, and business operations while helping participants build a foundation for long-term career success. Opportunities are available across Bechtel's Global Business Units (GBU) and functional organizations. Final assignment location, business unit placement, and specific responsibilities will be determined based on business needs, candidate qualifications, and organizational priorities. Assignments may be located in a project field environment, regional office, or corporate office setting depending on business needs. Successful candidates should be flexible and willing to work in a variety of locations and environments in support of Bechtel's projects and business operations. This may include opportunities at construction sites, project execution offices, or functional and corporate service organizations. In this role, you will assist with equipment and system operation in accordance with the process design. You will support a variety of activities including, but not limited to startup, work orders, shift reports, inventory, sampling and analysis, electrical and mechanical systems, control room panel operation, and system cleaning. You will help identify and resolve issues to ensure units are operating as designed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical (including Electronics and Computer Engineering), Mechanical, Chemical, Marine, Industrial, Nuclear Engineering, or Engineering Technology, from an accredited college or university within the past 12 months or the next 12 months.
Eligible for the University Hire Program (typically hired within 12 months of graduation).
Familiarity with basic design of electrical and controls systems, mechanical process systems and process controls.
Technical knowledge of startup, commissioning, operations, or maintenance.
Basic knowledge of engineering systems and applications of startup and commissioning methods.
Basic skills in oral and written communication and software packages.
Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check.
Must have the right to work and remain in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Electrical (including Electronics and Computer Engineering), Mechanical, Chemical, Marine, Industrial, Nuclear Engineering, or Engineering Technology, from an accredited college or university.
Familiarity with basic operations and/or maintenance practices associated with oil, gas, petrochemical, power, or offshore facilities.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Due to the nature of some positions, US citizenship maybe required.
Ability to obtain a Department of Defense, Department of Energy, or project site clearance, depending on assignment.
Must be willing to relocate to project or jobsite.
Previous Startup internship or co-op.

Responsibilities

Entry-level Startup Engineers perform assignments that develop startup work knowledge and abilities through the application of developed techniques, standards, guidelines, procedures, and criteria.
Exercises limited, but increasing judgement, in performing assigned tasks.
Using prescribed methods, performs specific and limited portions of the broader assignment of an experienced Startup Engineer.
Performs startup assistance at the jobsite as directed.
Receive technical and administrative supervision from a Startup Engineer or Startup Supervisor.
May receive technical direction or on the job instructions from a Startup Engineer or Senior Startup Engineer.
Compiles, evaluates the correlates data for procedures and system files.
Provides input to and/or reviews Startup test procedures.
Provides input to and/or reviews Engineering, Operations, project deliverables, and assists in project design and model reviews as pertains to plan operability and Startup.
Performs field consulting services as required.
Directs component and system commissioning and testing under close supervision.
Directs maintenance under close supervision.
Conducts walk-down of systems in conjunction with construction, prior to system turnover from construction, under close supervision.
Performs calculations and simple preliminary analyses to evaluate test results.
Assists in project design reviews and project operations manual preparation.
Coordinates assigned work with other technical personnel as directed.