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Bechtel

Systems Engineer

Bechtel, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090

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Systems Engineer (SE) Requisition ID: 290195

Relocation Authorized: National/International – Family

Telework Type: Part‑Time Telework

Work Location: Reston, VA

Bechtel is a global engineering firm that addresses infrastructure, nuclear, security & environmental, energy, mining & metals, and manufacturing & technology markets. Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries, improving resilience, access to energy, and global safety.

Project Overview Bechtel is the licensing, engineering, procurement, and construction partner on TerraPower’s Natrium team. The Natrium advanced reactor is a 345 MWe sodium fast reactor with integrated molten salt energy storage, designed to provide more than 500 MWe of power. Partners include GE Hitachi, Energy Northwest, PacifiCorp, and Duke Energy.

Job Summary This position is for a Systems Engineer (SE) to execute systems engineering activities including requirements management, organization, validation, and verification of complex design requirements, within a model‑based systems engineering environment for various clients. The SE plays a critical role in the delivery of the Requirements Management and Model‑Based Systems Engineering program for Bechtel work products and designs, and for coordination of the scope and integration of work with internal and external stakeholders.

Major Responsibilities

Prepare systems engineering work products.

Develop system and facility design requirement documents.

Support the development of system‑level requirements validation and verification processes, including test specifications, acceptance criteria, and requirements flow‑down / traceability.

Perform periodic assessments to validate implementation and traceability of requirements into design.

Prepare impact analyses for proposed requirement changes.

Coordinate and facilitate technical discussions to resolve system design issues.

Education and Experience Requirements

BS degree in Engineering (Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related Engineering discipline) from an accredited university, with at least 2‑5 years of relevant experience, or a related master’s degree.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Must have the right to work and remain in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Must be able to complete a pre‑employment drug screen and background check.

International Council of Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) (or ability to obtain within 12 months).

Minimum Qualifications

Possess understanding of Systems Engineering principles and methods, requirements management principles, and methods.

Experience working with systems engineering tools, such as IBM® Rationale DOORS® or Innoslate by Spec Innovations on a project.

Knowledge of industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards and their influence on design.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Systems Engineering.

Experience in Model‑Based Systems Engineering.

U.S. Professional Engineering License.

INCOSE Certification.

Familiarity with nuclear safety and requirements in design.

Experience working on a large, complex EPC contract.

Previous experience on DOE or DOD projects.

Experience with Nuclear Power Plant Design.

Total Rewards / Benefits Bechtel offers robust benefits to support advancement, culture, and well‑being. For more information, visit our benefits page.

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 and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e‑mail their request to email@example.com.

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