Professional EN Mechanical

Project Overview

Bechtel is the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partner on the Northrop Grumman team to deliver the Sentinel Program, which is modernizing the ground-based leg of the U.S. nuclear deterrent triad, including intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) systems and launch infrastructure. Bechtel’s scope of service in Sentinel’s current Engineering & Manufacturing Development phase focuses on the ground infrastructure component of the program.

A major contractor for the United States and allied governments, Bechtel has handled such efforts as chemical weapons demilitarization projects, missile‑defense, infrastructure, base operations, procurement and project management, and restoration and recovery spanning half a century. We use our expertise to help our customers securely and effectively transform mission delivery.

In this role, you will prepare design and procurement documents for the Sentinel Project. This position has technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, and coordinating the design as it pertains to chilled water systems and unique requirement‑driven equipment. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in piping system and equipment design and will be capable of developing design documents and procurement documents, including Specifications, Material Requisition s, Piping and Instrumentation diagrams and equipment data sheets as well as strong organizational and teamwork skills and proven problem‑solving capabilities.

You will be interfacing and coordinating with other engineering disciplines and the client in the development of the design.

• Prepare and check design and procurement documents including but not limited to P&IDs, supporting calculations, data sheets, engineering specifications, and material requisitions
• Prepare specifications and data sheets for unique, requirement‑driven equipment, perform as the technical representative for the associated purchase order or subcontract, review vendor submittals, and manage the selected supplier’s technical performance
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard mechanical engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria to support engineering design decisions
• Design, develop, modify, and evaluate mechanical components and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)
• Coordinate mechanical engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups
• Prepare conceptual studies, designs, reports, or proposals
• Provide technical assistance to other mechanical personnel and interact with project functions, the customer, and regulatory agency personnel in the resolution of complex regulatory issues and industry codes and standards
• Assist project and construction management in identifying and complying with project mechanical requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution
• Prepare mechanical engineering reports for clients as required
• Mentor and assist more junior mechanical team members
• Complete mechanical documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance
• Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability

• Level One:
  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering with five (5) years of progressive related professional work experience.
• Level Two:
  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical (or related) Engineering with eight (8) years of progressive related professional work experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Must be able to complete and pass a pre‑employment drug and background check, which includes verification of employment and education.
• Experience in Piping/Ventilation and Instrument Diagram (P&/V&) development, piping or HVAC system design, equipment, pipe, and duct sizing calculations, and equipment specification and design development for waste processing, nuclear, refinery, or chemical process facilities.
• Experience with International…