Area Project Engineer
Bechtel Plant Machinery
Chandler, AZ · Posted October 26, 2026
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About the job
Requisition ID: 295093
Relocation Authorized: National - Family
Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
Work Location: Chandler, AZ, Houston, TX, Reston, VA, Various Work Locations USA
Only applicable to Reston : Salary Range: USD 140,800 - USD 203,700 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)
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Job Summary:
Bechtel’s Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building and commissioning a semiconductor fab in Clay, NY. M&T is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, datacenter, life sciences, and electric vehicle markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T solves the industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.. #LI-AM3
Major Responsibilities:
• Supervises the engineering activity on a medium size project or designated portions of a very large or complicated project. • As directed, manages the complex organizational interactions that evolve from the participation of several Bechtel entities on the project or from client-established relationships with other contractors. • Establishes the detailed project execution plan and the development of the overall project engineering budget and schedule. • Inputs to and owns the engineering elements of a project capital estimate (proposals and execution) quantities and budgets. • Performs and manages the work in accordance with relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design guides, and Bechtel. • Prepares, approves or recommends approval of project procedures for engineering, as required. • Coordinates engineering effort with Project Manager, Procurement, Construction, Startup, Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H), and Project Controls when assigned. • When assigned, directs engineering activities in preparation of project proposals, including estimates for engineering staffing, quantities, scope reviews, schedules, and coordination with Business Development and other functional groups. • Reviews and approves design documents, change orders, material requisitions and specifications for construction or procurement use. • Supervises the preparation of reviews and endorses bid analyses and recommendations for procurement of equipment material and services within Engineering’s scope of responsibility. • Visits jobsite as required for exchange of information and initiates Bechtel/Client correspondence related to the engineering portion of the contract. • Reviews project engineering progress against approved schedules, evaluates changes, and takes corrective action when required. • Ensures that Technical Risk Assessments are comprehensive and complete, safety practices and procedures are implemented, and engineering design and corresponding design documentation are in compliance with project Quality Assurance plan and procedures.
Education and Experience Requirements:
• A recognized degree in architecture, an engineering or scientific discipline from an accredited college or university, OR a professional license in an appropriate discipline from a recognized licensing board (or international equivalent). • 15+ years of progressive work experience, including supervision, preferably in project and staff design engineering or architectural design 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. • Must have the right to work and remain in the US without sponsorship.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
• Technical knowledge of related engineering systems, engineering calculations, applications of engineering and construction methods and materials, and engineering application of computers. • Proficient knowledge of project engineering processes and procedures. • Knowledge of related construction practices and the economics involved and current knowledge of new methods of design and construction. • Proficient knowledge on planning, application and coordination of 2-D and/or 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) design processes on a project. • Knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to the particular discipline. • Skill in oral and written communication. • Demonstrated skill in supervision.
Preferred Qualifications: • Prior work experience and responsibility for the supervision on a medium or major size project in engineering management at Bechtel. • Module project experience is a plus. • Knowledge of Bechtel Engineering Department Procedures. • Prior experience in planning and executing greenfield or brownfield projects in one or more of the following market segments: Semiconductor, Electric Vehicle, Battery, or Data Center.
Total Rewards/Benefits:
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards
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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 acesstmt@bechtel.com