Mechanical SME - Centerline

Relocation Authorized:
National - Single

Telework Type:
Part-Time Telework

Work Location:

Reston, VA

The Infrastructure GBU’s Renewables & Clean Power business line is pursuing future combined cycle power plant projects. The business line is assembling an execution team to be based in Reston, VA. This position may require travel to projects on business trips to support project and business line needs.

The Mechanical SME – Centerline initiates the Constructability Program process and schedule, identifying construction related requirements to other functions in time to support their estimating efforts during project development/Front-End Engineering and Design. The SME then assists projects during all phases of the project, traveling to project sites as needed to assist with program audits, training, constructability input and periodic reviews. The SME acts as a point of contact for projects assisting with Combustion Turbine & Generator and Steam Turbine & Generator related project implementation.

The SME will ensure consistency of Centerline Erection builds between projects documenting lessons learned and best practices.

• Travels to project sites for quality audits, training, constructability reviews, and planning.
• Develops and maintains enterprise-wide processes, procedures, and applications.
• Coordinates project implementation of the Quality Management System.
• Leads or supports proposal efforts and constructability planning.
• Ensures effective communication between construction, engineering, and jobsite teams.
• Reviews Construction Engineering deliverables such as Work and Test Packages.
• Implements TIC improvements and applies lessons learned from prior projects.
• Coordinates MAS activities with engineering counterparts.

• Initiates and manages the Constructability Program, ensuring timely identification of construction needs during project development and FEED.
• Provides construction input on design, schedules, fabrication strategy, equipment procurement, and delivery sequencing.
• Plans for multiple turbine configurations and centerline equipment placement.
• Participates in heavy haul and heavy lift planning.
• Applies judgment to complex problems and collaborates across disciplines and expertise areas.

• Leads 3D model and interdisciplinary design reviews to ensure safe, constructible, and cost-effective designs.
• Promotes and enforces the Zero Accident Philosophy across field operations.

• Provides global expertise in Centerline construction processes.
• Develops and delivers constructability and technical training.
• Supports Advance Work Packaging (AWP) and project sequencing, including storyboard and heavy lift planning.

• Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 10‑13 years of relevant experience or 14‑17 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with Combustion Turbine & Generator and Steam Turbine & Generator erection is required.

• Experience in the field erection of Turbines and associated equipment (Combustion, Steam, Aeroderivate, etc).
• Experience in installation of mechanical equipment is desirable.
• Experience and knowledge relating to multiple OEMs preferable.
• Experience working for an OEM is considered a plus.
• Direct Hire experience is considered desirable.
• Experience in the development and delivery of training programs.
• Experience in developing installation schedules, method statements, and budgets for proposals and field executed work.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to accurately convey critical needs and next steps to ensure a successful install with multiple projects.
• Business travel will be required to multiple sites/locations 1‑2 weeks per month. Travel will be to support quality audits, training, constructability reviews and overall planning.
• Experience interfacing with OEMs to ensure the design, materials, equipment etc are delivered to support the construction schedule.

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