Bechtel Corporation
Principal Engineer – Mechanical
Requisition ID: 290622
Location: Reston, VA
Work Type:
Full-time
– this position is designated as part-time telework per our global policy and requires at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. The candidate must be able to travel to India on business trips.
Job Summary The Principal Engineer – Mechanical will support the development and execution of combined cycle power projects in the Mechanical discipline. You will interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate engineering technical aspects for complex power projects. You will participate in project planning, proposal review, and own the engineering elements of capital estimates. Your technical guidance ensures engineering aspects meet project requirements and remain within scope and budget.
Major Responsibilities
Plan and conduct independent scope of work and technical specifications for mechanical equipment and systems on combined cycle power projects.
Oversee design, development, modification, and evaluation of mechanical components and processes using relevant Engineering Department Procedures.
Review design documents, supplier drawings and data, material specifications, changes, and bid summaries for the assigned project.
Assess sizing and selection of mechanical equipment for combined cycle power projects.
Review complex mechanical engineering deliverables such as system/equipment sizing calculations, specifications, and material requisitions.
Develop conceptual designs for mechanical system P&IDs, interview client personnel to determine needs, develop scope for cost estimates, and participate in proposal preparation and presentation.
Prepare or oversee preparation of discipline estimates and work plans in accordance with project scope, schedule, and budget, and support implementation and performance reporting.
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s degree (or international equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
13‑15 years of relevant experience, including at least 8 years of mechanical system design for combined cycle fossil power plants.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Power plant mechanical system design including sizing calculations and P&ID development for main steam, feedwater, condensate, fuel gas, and circulating water systems.
Experience sizing and specifying mechanical power plant equipment (cooling towers, condensate and feedwater pumps, steam surface condensers, plate and frame heat exchangers, air compressors, auxiliary boilers, etc.).
Working knowledge of mechanical design codes and standards (ASME, HEI, CTI, HI, etc.).
Ability to prepare, read, and interpret heat‑mass balance diagrams using cycle software such as Thermoflex.
Willingness and ability to travel to India for business trips.
Total Rewards/Benefits Bechtel offers a robust benefits package to support career growth, culture, and well‑being. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.
Diverse Teams Build the Extraordinary Bechtel is committed to inclusivity and diversity, building a culture where every colleague feels they belong. We are an equal‑opportunity employer under the laws of the United States and all applicable jurisdictions.
Equal Opportunity Statement Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodations may e‑mail their requests to acesstmt@bechtel.com.
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Location: Reston, VA
Work Type:
Full-time
– this position is designated as part-time telework per our global policy and requires at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. The candidate must be able to travel to India on business trips.
Job Summary The Principal Engineer – Mechanical will support the development and execution of combined cycle power projects in the Mechanical discipline. You will interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate engineering technical aspects for complex power projects. You will participate in project planning, proposal review, and own the engineering elements of capital estimates. Your technical guidance ensures engineering aspects meet project requirements and remain within scope and budget.
Major Responsibilities
Plan and conduct independent scope of work and technical specifications for mechanical equipment and systems on combined cycle power projects.
Oversee design, development, modification, and evaluation of mechanical components and processes using relevant Engineering Department Procedures.
Review design documents, supplier drawings and data, material specifications, changes, and bid summaries for the assigned project.
Assess sizing and selection of mechanical equipment for combined cycle power projects.
Review complex mechanical engineering deliverables such as system/equipment sizing calculations, specifications, and material requisitions.
Develop conceptual designs for mechanical system P&IDs, interview client personnel to determine needs, develop scope for cost estimates, and participate in proposal preparation and presentation.
Prepare or oversee preparation of discipline estimates and work plans in accordance with project scope, schedule, and budget, and support implementation and performance reporting.
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s degree (or international equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
13‑15 years of relevant experience, including at least 8 years of mechanical system design for combined cycle fossil power plants.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Power plant mechanical system design including sizing calculations and P&ID development for main steam, feedwater, condensate, fuel gas, and circulating water systems.
Experience sizing and specifying mechanical power plant equipment (cooling towers, condensate and feedwater pumps, steam surface condensers, plate and frame heat exchangers, air compressors, auxiliary boilers, etc.).
Working knowledge of mechanical design codes and standards (ASME, HEI, CTI, HI, etc.).
Ability to prepare, read, and interpret heat‑mass balance diagrams using cycle software such as Thermoflex.
Willingness and ability to travel to India for business trips.
Total Rewards/Benefits Bechtel offers a robust benefits package to support career growth, culture, and well‑being. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.
Diverse Teams Build the Extraordinary Bechtel is committed to inclusivity and diversity, building a culture where every colleague feels they belong. We are an equal‑opportunity employer under the laws of the United States and all applicable jurisdictions.
Equal Opportunity Statement Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodations may e‑mail their requests to acesstmt@bechtel.com.
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