Project Engineer - Levelling and Deep Excavation

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Project Overview:

Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company have partnered to deliver the first AP1000 nuclear power reactors in Poland for our customer, the Polish Entity Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ). Bechtel will be the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project. As the EPC, our responsibilities will include providing the design for the Turbine Island and Balance of Plant as well as the construction of the entire facility.  This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, and we are looking for the talent that will help expand Poland’s nuclear base and build a strong and long-lasting energy future for generations to come. This position is subject to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) regulations at 10 CFR Part 810 (Part 810), which govern the transfer of hardware, materials, and technology to support the construction and operation of commercial nuclear power plants overseas.

The project involves significant nuclear‑grade civil works, safety‑classified structures, and integrated mechanical, electrical, and I&C systems, supported by comprehensive geotechnical investigations, regulatory licensing, and supply‑chain localization within a highly regulated nuclear safety and security environment.

Job Summary:

The Project Engineer - Levelling & Deep Excavation, is required to provide leadership and governance of engineering delivery for the AP1000 nuclear EPC/ECI project, ensuring engineering quality, regulatory compliance, constructability, and integration across multiple designers, contractors, and stakeholders.

This position is responsible for setting overall levelling and deep excavation delivery, packaging and assurance strategy at the beginning including the review of plans and specifications for constructability, conformance to regulatory agency requirements and productivity improvement. Position involves working with other GBU’s as the role will involve management/interface with the NS&E designers and engineering certification in USA. Role also involves managing design build contractors for ground works.

This is a customer-facing position at site and coordinates with Design Consultant’s Package Manager to ensure that the design packages are completed as per the schedule and compliant to the client’s requirements and provides quality assessment reports to Engineering Manager and the project director.

Major Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of engineering activities for levelling and deep excavation works in accordance with AP1000 project requirements, licensing basis, local regulations, and applicable international codes and standards.
• Implement applicable engineering management plans, standard designs, and specifications to ensure constructability, safety, quality, and productivity in assigned work areas.
• Manage assigned engineering scope, including coordination of deliverables, schedule adherence, quality checks, and interface management with internal teams and third-party designers.
• Review and provide technical input on detailed engineering deliverables prepared by third-party designers, ensuring compliance with project requirements and standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary engineering reviews, including ECI activities, stage-gate reviews, and resolution of review comments.
• Contribute to design optimization, value engineering initiatives, and constructability improvements within the levelling and excavation scope, while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Support the implementation of digital engineering tools and automation initiatives to enhance engineering efficiency and data consistency.
• Develop and approve engineering Scopes of Work, RFPs, and technical documentation for consultants and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with engineering QA/QC procedures and support implementation of quality assurance processes within assigned scope.
• Coordinate with Project Controls for quantity development, tracking, and reporting of levelling and excavation works.
• Interface with project stakeholders, including construction teams, client representatives, and regulators, to support technical discussions and approvals related to assigned scope.
• Support integration of environmental and sustainability requirements into engineering deliverables.
• Monitor and report progress, risks, and technical issues within assigned scope to the Engineering Manager.
• Contribute to team knowledge sharing and support junior engineers as required.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Civil engineering discipline from an accredited university, with 15+ years of progressive engineering experience on large, complex infrastructure or nuclear projects and must be authorized to live and work in Poland without sponsorship.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check and should be able to obtain security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering delivery on major EPC and/or ECI projects, preferably within nuclear, power generation, or other highly regulated environments.
• Broad, cross‑disciplinary understanding of civil engineering design and construction methodologies related to earthworks, levelling, deep excavation support systems, and ground engineering works.
• Strong knowledge of design drivers in highly regulated environments, including understanding of technical, safety, licensing, constructability, and cost implications associated with engineering design decisions.
• Proven familiarity with regulatory frameworks, nuclear safety culture principles, environmental compliance requirements, and permitting processes applicable to large projects.
• Extensive experience working with international design codes, standards, and engineering software, and overseeing compliance by third‑party and independent engineering firms.
• Experience in engineering planning, scheduling,  and cost control, with effective coordination with Project Controls.
• Working knowledge of sustainability and environmental requirements and their integration into engineering design and construction.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, regulators, and senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate within large, multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, managing complex interfaces.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to foster a collaborative, high‑performance, safety‑focused work environment.

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