Senior Process Engineer

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Project Overview:

Bechtel’s Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, electric vehicle, and datacenter markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T solves the industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future.  

Job Summary:

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

Assigned on 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. 

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may 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.-MJ1 

Major Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with customers to understand requirements and develop the design basis and process flow schemes. 
• Prepare and execute process engineering deliverables in alignment with approved procedures, practices, and standards. 
• Coordinate, review, and contribute to designs, studies, reports, and proposals. 
• Lead detailed design development with other engineering disciplines, managing workload to meet project schedules. 
• Define engineering scope and establish work plans for complex projects through the EPC phase. 
• Supervise and manage a team of process engineers, ensuring timely delivery of project documentation such as PFDs, UFDs, P&IDs, calculations, and equipment specifications within budget and schedule. 
• Maintain the technical quality of all process deliverables for the project. 
• Lead technical discussions with customers, suppliers, and regulators to achieve sound technical decisions. 
• Identify and resolve technical challenges and value improvement opportunities throughout all project phases. 
• Provide innovative solutions to multidisciplinary technical issues. 
• Develop or review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Utility Flow Diagrams (UFDs), Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs), and Line Designation Tables (LDTs), clearly explaining flow configurations. 
• Prepare and review technical lists, including equipment, PSV, and specialty item lists. 
• Perform and check equipment sizing calculations for vessels, heat exchangers, and packaged equipment, as well as hydraulic calculations for pumps, compressors, valves, and line sizing. 
• Organize and conduct PFD, P&ID, 3D model, and vendor print reviews, ensuring compliance with technical criteria. 
• Mentor designers and drafters, providing on-the-job training to support professional development. 
• Foster a collaborative work environment that encourages openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction. 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in chemical or mechanical engineering from an accredited institution and 10-13 years of relevant experience, or 14-17 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree. 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in process equipment design, construction, and commissioning, with a solid understanding of multidisciplinary project roles. 
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Chartered Engineer status preferred. 
• Supervisory experience on medium or large engineering projects. 
• Familiarity with system requirements from federal, state, and local agencies (e.g., EPA, DOT, OSHA). 
• Demonstrated success in executing process engineering for EPC projects. 
• Strong grasp of technical theory, engineering principles, and their practical application in design execution. 
• Knowledge of major regulations, industry codes, and standards (e.g., API, ASME) affecting design and quality. 
• Proficiency in developing and reviewing process simulations and engineering diagrams (PFDs, UFDs, P&IDs). 
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. 
• Proven frontline leadership, commitment to continuous improvement, team building, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. 
• Experience planning and executing greenfield or brownfield projects within semiconductor, electric vehicle, battery, or data center EPC markets. 

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