Senior Control System Engineer

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Project Overview:

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); electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); synthetic materials; and data center 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.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will conduct field investigations and client interviews to determine work scope and cost estimates for a project’s control systems aspects. You will lead design, development, modification, and evaluation of control systems components and processes. Your recommendations will resolve technical issues and ensure unique and complex requirements of a project’s control systems aspects are met. #LI-MJ1

Major Responsibilities:

• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard Control Systems engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria for a small size project or assignment in support of a global business unit​ or staff group to include the preparation of original designs layouts, details, drawings, and specifications.​ 
• Designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates mechanical components and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)​. 
• Prepares conceptual studies, designs, reports, or proposals​. 
• Coordinates Control Systems engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction, and other functional groups.​ 
• When delegated, provides guidance to other Control Systems engineering personnel for specific tasks or projects​. 
• Provides technical assistance to other Control Systems personnel and interacts with project functions, the customer, and regulatory agency personnel in the resolution of complex regulatory issues.​ 
• Provides assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project Control Systems requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution.​ 
• Mentors and assists more junior Control Systems team members​. 
• Completes Control Systems documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance​. 
• Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability​. 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of instrumentation and control valves including specifications, generation of data sheets, application of tubing, and instrument installations.
• Knowledge of control system design including digital and analog control logic, control system network architecture, allocation of facility control system I/O, graphic displays, and acceptance tests.
• Previous experience preparing estimated quantities, jobhour estimates, and schedule planning.
• Demonstrated strong frontline leadership skills and emphasis on continuous improvement and team building and an ability to cope with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and multiple tasks.
• Ability to facilitate technical discussions with third parties (e.g., clients, suppliers, regulators).
• Prior experience in planning and executing greenfield or brownfield projects in one or more of the following market segments: Semiconductor, AI Data Center, Pharma, Battery.
• Licensed Professional Engineering (PE) in Control Systems.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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