Power Island Technical Manager
Bechtel
Reston, VA · Posted November 10, 2026
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About the job
Requisition ID: 300781
Relocation Authorized: None
Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
Work Location: Reston, VA
Salary Range: 159,700 - 231,000 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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Project Overview:
This role is for a seconded position with Advanced Power (AP). AP has several combined cycle power projects to be developed and executed over the next 5 years. During the development phase of these projects, AP often awards the Power Island contract prior to engaging an AE firm for the specific project. The Power Island Technical Manager is required to help AP manage the interfaces with the Power Island equipment vendor.
Job Summary:
A combined cycle project has numerous interfaces both physical and data between the power island equipment (gas turbine, steam turbine, HRSG), and the purchaser. The Power Island Technical Manager will be seconded to AP and work within the AP organization to manage the exchange of information between the Power Island vendor, AP and any contractors to resolve these interfaces in support of the project schedule. You will work primarily from your home on a remote basis with occasional travel to AP offices as needed. You will create tracking lists, setup and run action item meetings, and coordinate model reviews as necessary to facilitate the exchange of information between the two parties. Your coordination and support will ensure that complex technical issues are resolved, internal clients are satisfied, and project needs are met. "This position is designated as part-time telework. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”
Major Responsibilities:
You will create and maintain the action item list coordinating the exchange of information between AP, the Power Island Equipment Vendor and all required third parties for a combined cycle project
You will conduct periodic action item list meetings as needed to go over the status of pending items and maintain the schedule for completing them
You will coordinate and participate in CADD model review meetings for the project to identify interfaces (both physical and data) between AP, their contractors and the Power Island equipment vendor that need to be coordinated and resolved
Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in a field of engineering relevant to combined cycle power plants and 15 plus years of relevant experience.
Prior experience managing interfaces on a large power project
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to summarize interface requirements in an actionable format.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and TEAMS to create meeting minutes, action item lists, and setup virtual meetings
Ability to read project schedules and identify key engineering milestones to maintain critical path
Knowledge of the engineering process and understanding of inputs required to complete the major design deliverables required for construction
Prior experience performing design work on combined cycle power plants is required
Knowledge of major power plant equipment and the key interfaces to design supporting structures and auxiliary systems
Highly organized individual capable of working in a collaborative team environment
Ability to organize and conduct interface coordination meetings
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