Technical Engineering Supervisor- Plant Design & Piping

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Job Summary:

As the Plant Design Technical Engineering Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising engineers/designers and helping to execute assignments concerned with specialized or unique engineering requirements in a global business unit. This position has technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, and coordinating these assignments. This involves exploration of the subject area, definition of scope, and may involve the development of novel concepts, approaches, and solutions. You will be interfacing and coordinating with other engineering disciplines and the client in the development of the design.

The ideal candidate will have solid experience in plant layout and piping design, including design in the 3D model. In addition, the candidate must have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), can be the “face” of Bechtel, promoting our leadership, quality, and safety values, to external partners including vendors, construction companies, and other subcontractors.

"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”  #LI-SNH

Major Responsibilities:

• Approve and act in a design over-sight role for plant design deliverables, such as layout design, piping design, 3D model output, and material requisitions.
• Review and coordinate technical documents with/from other engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction.
• Schedule and monitor work activities.
• Monitor budgets for work activities.
• Prepare technical reports related to specific design issues.
• Direct preparation and review of piping & valve specifications and material requisitions for all piping and pipe support commodities.
• Assist in constructability reviews.
• Monitor all work for compliance to project standards, applicable codes, contract requirements, quality standards, discipline standards, and accepted engineering and construction practices.
• Act as a mentor for subordinate Engineers and Designers.
• Schedule and coordinate reviews for engineering deliverables for the Project.
• Stays up to date with new software, automation work processes, technical developments, and their implementation
• Understands specialist group work process and dependencies between functions
• Participates in Technical Working Groups (TWG) or specialty workshops and participates/leads in national level meetings of a professional society
• Proactively contributes to Bechtel Technical Information Program (BTIP) and presents technical papers
• Serves as a member of a codes and standards subcommittee and/or specialty task committee
• Participates in regulatory forums or special technology workshops
• Prepares position papers or white papers on technical issues under study
• Prepares and submits Technical Grant
• Interprets new or special governmental regulations, engineering codes, standards, criteria, and performance data
• Provides guidance and direction to specialty engineering or field personnel in the development and/or application of design criteria and design specifications
• Conducts or leads, as requested, special studies on economic feasibility, new technologies, methods, or materials
• Serves as consultant to project and specialty engineering/scientific groups, providing advice and counsel on assignments having special and unique features
• Conducts research, presents papers and keeps abreast of technological development in a specialty, keeping engineering management informed of important new advances
• Assists in the development and coordination of special technical educational and training programs for Bechtel personnel and/or clients
• Manages customer relations on issues related to specialty area
• Conduct annual performance reviews, coaching, and career development discussions as applicable.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• AA/AS degree or certification in an engineering curriculum or drafting/design with 13-15 years’ experience.
• In lieu of degree, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of 14-17 years related experience and a minimum of 4 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be authorized to live and work in the US without sponsorship.
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in a Nuclear Quality and Safety Environment.
• Experience supervising a group of Plant Design layout and piping designers.
• Experience with 3D modeling software applications.
• Experience in nuclear plant design (power plant or DOE nuclear facility).
• Extensive knowledge of ASME B31.1 and/or B31.3 codes.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as drawings, specifications, and material requisitions.
• Understand the work processes of other disciplines and departments on projects.
• Ability to express technical issues in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbally.
• Ability to resolve design issues with subordinates, suppliers, other engineering disciplines, construction, and the client.
• Excellent listening, oral and written communication, planning, and organizational skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with Bechtel standard programs.
• Familiar with all Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs) and their application to projects.
• Knowledge of design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPS).
• Experience in the layout of Nuclear facilities (power or DOE).
• Necessary skills to present technical subjects with competence and confidence.
• Experience in construction interface and resolving field problems.
• Experience with AP1000 Nuclear Power Plant Design.

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