Design Technical Lead
Bechtel Corporation
Lead plant design & piping, manage BIM models, mentor team, ensure compliance.
6 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Houston, TX
Hybrid
Company Size
50,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Procurement
Construction
Project Management
Master Planning
Commissioning
Startup & Operations
Sustainability Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Nuclear
Security
Environmental
Water
Civil Site Works
Energy Transition
Chemical Weapons Demilitarization
Role
What you would be doing
3d modeling
design coordination
code compliance
drawing review
estimate planning
client coordination
- Mentors PD&P designers and drafters by providing appropriate on-the-job training for their professional development
- Make decisions independently concerning problems within the discipline on the project.
- Produces drawings and documentation in accordance with established design and scope including 3D model equipment layouts and pipe designs
- Develops Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), Bechtel design guides, appropriate Bechtel Standard Computer Applications (BSAPs) and administrative practices
- Plans, develops, coordinates and reviews design work within a medium-size PD&P design work group on projects of medium size or assignments in support of global business unit
- Facilitates technical discussions with third parties (client, suppliers, regulators)
- Coordinates with client representatives as delegated to obtain approval on phases of work
- Ensures PD&P systems designs comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations, and standards
- Prepares or oversees the preparation of PD&P design estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule and budget, and manages implementation and performance accordingly
- Coordinates and interfaces as directed with the day-to-day technical work of PD&P engineers, scientists, specialists, designers and drafters
- Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to upper management
- Reviews and approves key PD&P engineering drawings and calculations and bid summaries
- Coordinates assigned PD&P design work with other project groups
What you bring
autocad
revit
navisworks
bim
bachelor's
10+ years
- High standard of oral and written communication, and use of MSOffice applications.
- Advanced experience in the use of 3d Modeling tools; AutoCAD Revit and Navisworks.
- Experience developing, managing, and maintaining BIM models with defined LOD specifications (LOD 100–500) for the engineering discipline of Plant Design and Piping.
- Must be authorized to live and work in the US without sponsorship.
- Expert level knowledge of interfaces with equipment and for specialty piping arrangements of an industrial semiconductor manufacturing facility (semiconductor fab or data center).
- Good understanding of related construction practices and the economics involved.
- Prefer expert level knowledge and understanding of pipe support systems for specialty piping of fab building or data center.
- Willingness to travel and/or relocate to jobsite in support of projects.
- Eequires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) with extensive knowledge and experience related to Plant Design & Piping development of conceptual layouts (space coordination) of equipment and piping complex routing systems for a large industrial manufacturing facility (semiconductor fabs or data centers).
- Relocation Authorized: National - Family
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Visa Sponsorship- must be authorized to live and work in the us without sponsorship.
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Company
Overview
1935
Hoover Dam Completion
The Hoover Dam stands as a landmark of early infrastructure innovation and engineering prowess.
560 vessels
WWII Shipyard Production
During WWII, the firm produced over 560 ships, significantly contributing to the war effort.
$17B
Annual Revenue
Operating at a scale of over $17 billion annually, it ranks as a major player in the construction industry.
25,000+
Global Projects Completed
Across 160 countries and all seven continents, the firm has delivered tens of thousands of infrastructure solutions.
- The firm began building railroads and dams in the American West and grew into a pioneer of mega-projects.
- Post-war, it laid massive pipelines across the Middle East and ventured into nuclear power, building the USA’s first commercial plant.
- Its projects include Boston’s complex “Big Dig” tunnel, the Channel Tunnel, and Intel megafab campuses.
- It operates in global markets across Energy, Infrastructure, Manufacturing & Technology, Mining & Metals, and Nuclear/Security/Environmental sectors.
- Typical projects include highways, bridges, ports, airports, LNG plants, data-centers, environmental cleanups, and nuclear facilities.
- Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects.
- We live for a challenge – make our customers’ ambitions a reality; adapt quickly and always look for a better way.
- We do the right thing – exercise the highest level of integrity and ethics; create a positive legacy through purposeful and sustainable projects.
- We take care of each other – safety and well-being above all; treat each other with the utmost respect.
- We succeed together – embrace our differences, seek diverse views, and listen to understand; foster a deep sense of belonging.
- We build trust – develop lasting 'One Team' relationships with our colleagues, customers, and partners; hold ourselves accountable to deliver excellence.
50% by 2030
Fleet Emissions Reduction
Aims to cut fleet emissions by half by 2030, targeting major Scope 1 and 2 fuel-related emissions.
Net Zero 2050
Emissions Goal
Committed to achieving net zero emissions across all Scopes by 2050.
- Developing and implementing formal climate action plans on all reportable projects to reduce and manage emissions.
- Testing hybrid/solar light plants, hybrid generation with energy storage, hybrid dozers/excavators, electric trucks/ATVs, and telematics to reduce idling.
- Created CleanBuild™ 2.0 tool to predict project carbon footprint including embodied and operational GHG emissions.
- Training global supply chain team in net-zero practices, engaging suppliers, and evaluating alternative concrete materials.
- Collaborating with equipment manufacturers to accelerate next-generation hybrid and electrified construction equipment.
- Participant in Corporate Coalition for Innovation & Technology toward Net Zero (CCITNZ) alongside GE, GM, Honeywell, Invenergy and others.
900 Colleagues
Completed MARC Program
A large number of colleagues have successfully completed the MARC gender equity program.
150+ Participants
Women@Bechtel Conference 2022
The conference gathered over 150 in-person participants and hundreds more remotely, showcasing its global reach.
260 Female Professionals
Engineering & Safety Roles
Prominent female workforce involved in engineering and safety roles, highlighting gender diversity.
Top 100 Inclusive Workplaces
2022 Recognition
Recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Inclusive Workplaces in the U.K., reflecting strong diversity efforts.
- Achieved ISO 30415 certification for Diversity and Inclusion, the first construction company in the U.K.
- Participates in eight Business Resource Groups, supporting inclusivity and diversity.
- Received national certification in Chile (NCh3262) for addressing gender pay gaps and workplace issues.
- Launched Boundless@Bechtel in 2023 to enhance disability inclusion.
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