Principal Engineer - Plant Design
Bechtel Plant Machinery
Reston, VA · Posted October 13, 2026
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for operations pay after cost of living$177k · of 41
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About the job
In this role, you will plan, develop, coordinate and review plant design and piping work on large projects having specialized requirements. Major Responsibilities: Plans, develops, coordinates and rev...