Lead I&C Startup Engineer

Bechtel is among the most respected engineering, project management, and construction companies in the world. We stand apart for our ability to get the job done right no matter how big, how complex, or how remote. Bechtel operates through four global business units that specialize in infrastructure; mining and metals; nuclear, security and environmental; and oil, gas, and chemicals.

The Lead I&C Startup Engineer will support plant start-up and commissioning process. The lead will be responsible for managing instrumentation commissioning, including assigning systems and responsibilities to the I&C startup engineers and technicians under his/her direction. This will require coordinating with mechanical, electrical and control systems disciplines within the startup organization to complete all required testing from component level through integrated operation with the rest of the facility.

- Development of documentation for system testing and turnover including scoping of drawings and Inspec, Teamworks, participating in preparing system preoperational testing procedures and other similar required documents; - Direct and manage I&C subcontract and technicians; - Prepare detailed startup plans for the project commissioning activities; - Provide assistance to provide OJT training of client personnel; - Provide input to engineering on revisions required to system descriptions, vendor operating and maintenance manuals, etc. based on review of documents during development of the preoperational test procedures and executing of the commissioning to ensure all such documents are consistent; - Monitor and maintain the applicable I&C startup budget accounts; - Direct, conduct and participate in system turnover walkdowns, both Construction and Client turnovers, including development, and tracking and resolution of punchlist items. - Work hours as required, including shiftwork, overtime, weekends and holidays as necessary to support the project; - Provide input for presentations to management, the client or others as directed; - Perform other duties as directed in support of project activities.

- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience - Ten years experience in the utility scale power generation & distribution industry, five of which has been in commissioning of power - I&C experience - Must be able to walk at least 3 miles per day over uneven ground and be able to climb stair towers 75’ in height at least 6 times per day to access project equipment. - Strong interpersonal skills, able to interact closely and frequently with client management and operations and maintenance personnel while maintaining necessary levels of commercial awareness - Ability to utilize Microsoft Word and Excel; - Right to work and remain in U.S.