Mechanical SME
Architecture & Engineering (Physical)Posted 4 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Mechanical SME - Centerline”
Posted 4 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Mechanical SME - Centerline”
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
| Base salary | US$141,000 – US$203,500 / yr |
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Study levelBachelor's
<p><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Requisition ID: 289756</strong> </span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span id="cke_bm_347S" style="display: none;"> </span>Relocation Authorized: National - Single</strong> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><strong>Telework Type: Part-Time Telework</strong> </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><strong>Work Location: Reston, VA</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12.0px;"><strong>Salary Range - $140,800 – $203,700 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.) </strong></span></li></ul><p> </p><div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. </span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">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. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. </span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Core to Bechtel is our <a style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;" title="https://www.bechtel.com/about-us/vision-values-covenants/" href="https://www.bechtel.com/about-us/vision-values-covenants/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Vision, Values and Commitments</span></a>. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our <a style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuEx0BFBSFE" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuEx0BFBSFE" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: none;">extraordinary teams building inspiring projects</span></a> in our <a style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;" title="https://impact.bechtel.com/" href="https://impact.bechtel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Impact Report</span></a>. </span></span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Project Overview:</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Job Summary:</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Major Responsibilities:</b></H2> </div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Travels to project sites for quality audits, training, constructability reviews, and planning.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Develops and maintains enterprise-wide processes, procedures, and applications.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Coordinates project implementation of the Quality Management System.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Leads or supports proposal efforts and constructability planning.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ensures effective communication between construction, engineering, and jobsite teams.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Reviews Construction Engineering deliverables such as Work and Test Packages.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Implements TIC improvements and applies lessons learned from prior projects.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Coordinates MAS activities with engineering counterparts.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Planning</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Initiates and manages the Constructability Program, ensuring timely identification of construction needs during project development and FEED.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provides construction input on design, schedules, fabrication strategy, equipment procurement, and delivery sequencing.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Plans for multiple turbine configurations and centerline equipment placement.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Participates in heavy haul and heavy lift planning.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Applies judgment to complex problems and collaborates across disciplines and expertise areas.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Safety & Quality</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Leads 3D model and interdisciplinary design reviews to ensure safe, constructible, and cost-effective designs.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Promotes and enforces the Zero Accident Philosophy across field operations.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Technical</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provides global expertise in Centerline construction processes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Develops and delivers constructability and technical training.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Supports Advance Work Packaging (AWP) and project sequencing, including storyboard and heavy lift planning</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Education and Experience Requirements:</b></H2> </div><div><ul><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience with Combustion Turbine & Generator and Steam Turbine & Generator erection is required. </span><br /> </li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Required Knowledge and Skills:</b></H2> </div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience in the field erection of Turbines and associated equipment(Combustion, Steam, Aeroderivate, etc)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience in installation of mechanical equipment is desirable.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience and knowledge relating to multiple OEMs preferable</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience working for an OEM is considered a plus.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Direct Hire experience is considered desirable.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience in the development and delivery of training programs.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience in developing installation schedules, method statements, and budgets for proposals and field executed work.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Excellent communication skills with the ability to accurately convey critical needs and next steps to ensure a successful install with multiple projects.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Business travel will be required to multiple sites/locations 1-2weeks per month. Travel will be to support quality audits, training, constructability reviews and overall planning.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience interfacing with OEMs to ensure the design, materials, equipment etc are delivered to support the construction schedule.</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Total Rewards/Benefits:</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at <a href="https://www.bechtel.com/about/life-at-bechtel/total-rewards/" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">Bechtel Total Rewards</a></span></span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Diverse teams build the extraordinary:</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHQGhaeRJsU">Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.</a></span></span></p></div></div></div><p style="text-align:center" align="center"> </p><p style="text-align:center" align="center"><span style="font-size:8.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em><strong><span style="color:#3f3f3f">Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual 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. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to </span></strong></em><span style="color:black"><a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" href="mailto:acesstmt@bechtel.com"><strong>acesstmt@bechtel.com</strong></a></span></span></span></p>