Sr. Mechanical Engineer (wet)

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Job Summary:

A. Supervision Received

Receives administrative oversight from the Mechanical Chief Engineer within the global business unit, who provides broad objectives and guidelines. Operational supervision is provided by the Engineering Group Supervisor.

B. Supervision Exercised Directs assigned Junior Engineers, Technical Specialists and Designers on a project.  

C. Contacts Communicates with the client to discuss portions of the Mechanical engineering scope, progress updates, coordination, and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle. 

"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”  #LI-AM3

Major Responsibilities:

• Directs and manages mechanical design and engineering activities for projects of medium to large scale.
• Manages complex interactions among multiple Bechtel entities or client-mandated collaborations with other contractors as required.
• In depth knowledge of equipment packages such as Chilled water systems comprising chillers with VFD, chilled water pumps, chilled water expansion tanks; Water treatment packages; Condenser / Cooling Tower systems comprising condenser water pumps, sand filter skids and filter pumps; Air Cooled Heat Exchangers, Heating water systems comprising hot water boiler and pumps; and other types of skid mounted pump and tank packages.
• Experience on Liquid cooling systems on Datacenter projects.
• Experience on Dry Systems (HVAC, Cleanrooms, etc.) on Semiconductor and/or Datacenter projects will be an added advantage.
• Good working knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel codes, Section IV - Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers, Section VIII - Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels, ASME B31.3 Process Piping, API 617 Process Centrifugal Compressors, API
• 610 Centrifugal Pumps, API 660 Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers, API 661 Air Cooled Heat Exchangers, API 650 Storage Tanks, AWWA Water Tanks and NFPA.
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of administrative practices.
• Supports inputs to the engineering components of a mechanical estimate including quantities, job hours and budgets for both proposals and execution phases.
• Performs and manages the work in accordance with relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design guides and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).
• Supports mechanical engineering schedule in collaboration with all engineering disciplines.
• Collaborates actively with Procurement, Construction, Startup, Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H), and Project Controls to align assigned mechanical engineering tasks.
• Prepares / Approves bid analyses and recommendations for the procurement of assigned mechanical equipment, materials, and services.
• Responsible for addressing and resolving mechanical engineering-related field or jobsite issues.
• Conducts site visits as necessary to facilitate the exchange of information.
• Supports Technical Risk Assessments, safety protocols and ensures mechanical engineering procedures follow the project's Quality Assurance plan and procedures.
• Effectively conveys complex technical matters and offers suitable recommendations to clients, project and functional management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A recognized degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Professional license in a recognized licensing board (or international equivalent) is preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive work experience, including supervision, preferably in project and staff design engineering but may include other relevant types of engineering including startup, field engineering or plant operation in large industrial plants utilities, process plants or engineering/construction firms.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Technical knowledge of related mechanical engineering systems, engineering calculations using standard software, applications of engineering and construction methods and materials, and engineering application of computers.
• Knowledge of related construction practices and the economics involved and current knowledge of new methods of design and construction.
• Knowledgeable in industry and regulatory codes and standards, as well as facilitating coordination for necessary approvals.
• Proficient in both oral and written communication.
• Experience with modular design projects is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in planning and executing greenfield or brownfield projects in one or more of the following market segments: Semiconductor, AI Data Center, Life Sciences / Pharma or EV Batteries.

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