Control Systems Engineer | Reston, VA

infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

For over 70 years, Bechtel has been at the forefront of nuclear innovation delivering clean, reliable energy worldwide on over 150 nuclear power plants, adding more than 74,000 megawatts of nuclear generation capacity to the world.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact. Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company have partnered to deliver the first AP1000 nuclear power reactors in Poland for our customer,

the Polish Entity Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ). Bechtel will be the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project. As the EPC, our responsibilities will include providing the design for the Turbine Island and Balance of Plant as well as the construction of the entire facility.

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, and we are looking for the talent that will help expand Poland’s nuclear base and build a strong and long-lasting energy future for generations to come. Position Overview: The position evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria, using independent judgment in making adaptations and modifications.

Performs assignments, which have clear and specific objectives and require the investigation of a limited number of variables for an engineering discipline on a project team within a global business unit.

Understands the basic discipline work processes. Performs engineering tasks, having a minor degree of complexity, under the leadership of an engineering supervisor, lead, or more senior engineer. Participates in reviewing and checking designs, drawings, and data from suppliers. The candidate will be required to be familiar with relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), Engineering Department Procedure Instructions (EDPIs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).

Responsibilities: The Control Systems Engineer's responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Design and review of Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs) for various plant systems Generation of design and design change packages Origination of setpoint calculations Specification of instrumentation and control valves Generation of instrument and control valve data sheets and material requisitions Design and review of digital and analog control logic Data entry to instrumentation, valve, and I/O databases, Design and application of tubing and instrument installations, etc.

Allocation and layout of facility control system I/O Coordination of physical locations of instrumentation, control valves, control cabinets, etc. Design and review of cabinet layouts Design and review control systems graphic displays Review of supplier provided data and documentation Participate in supplier factory acceptance testing Coordination with other engineering disciplines and other functions, Perform plant/site walkdowns and generate of walkdown notes/packages Basic Qualifications: BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or related engineering field, from an accredited university, with three (3) years of progressive related experience, or in lieu of degree, nine (9) years of progressive related control systems engineering experience.

Must be authorized to live and work in the US without sponsorship. Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Possess active security clearance or ability to obtain security clearance. Minimum Qualifications: Experience in power plant or other process facility design Knowledge of industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards pertinent to control systems engineering and nuclear industry Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 application suite (e. g. Word, Excel, Access, Visio, Power Point, etc. ) Proficient knowledge of control systems engineering work processes, procedures, and specifications Willingness to travel on business trips in support of the project to client, supplier, business partner facilities or to site, as required Preferred Qualifications: Proficient knowledge of codes and standards pertinent to control systems engineering Familiar with or course work in control theory Familiar with industry wide Control Systems system calculation/design tools (e.

g. instrument set-point calculation software, CAD 2D and loop designing software, etc. ) EIT / FE Certification Knowledge of current engineering automation tools Experience with AP1000 Nuclear Power Plant Design. Previous Bechtel and/or DOE project experience. #LI-AA7 Shaping tomorrow together Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents.

We operate through four global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; and Mining & Metals. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live. Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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