Project Engineering Manager
Architecture & Engineering (Physical)Posted 6 Jul 2026
Posted 6 Jul 2026
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
| Base salary | US$159,500 – US$261,000 / yr |
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No unique specialisation
<p><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Requisition ID: 290987</strong></span></span></p><ul type="disc"><li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Relocation Authorized: National - Single</span></strong></span></li><li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Telework Type: Part-Time Telework </span></strong></span></li><li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Work Location: Reston, VA, Various Work Locations USA</span></strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: red;">Salary Range: $ 159,700 - $ 261,100 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"></span></li></ul><p style="vertical-align: middle;"> </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'>Competencies</H2> </div><div><div>Overall Interview Rating</div></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>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 href="https://www.bechtel.com/about-us/vision-values-covenants/" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" title="https://www.bechtel.com/about-us/vision-values-covenants/"><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 href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuEx0BFBSFE" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuEx0BFBSFE"><span style="text-decoration:none">extraordinary teams building inspiring projects</span></a> in our <a href="https://impact.bechtel.com/" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" title="https://impact.bechtel.com/"><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-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Several combined cycle power projects are currently planned to be developed and executed by Bechtel over the next 5-10 years. During the development phase of these projects, teams will be organized to support multiple projects concurrently. Following project award dedicated project teams will be formed and the Project Engineering Manager (PEM) will be assigned to lead a single team. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">The PEM will initially be based in Reston, VA, </span><span style="color: black;">but will need to travel on buiness trips to India or to the job site as required.</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>Job Summary:</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Project Engineering Manager (PEM) will lead the development and execution of combined cycle power projects. In this role, you will be responsible for team leadership and technical quality. You will utilize individual technical knowledge to interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate the engineering technical aspects for complex projects. You will participate in project planning, proposal review, and will own the engineering elements of capital estimates. Your technical guidance and recommendations will ensure engineering aspects meet project requirements and remain within scope and budget. This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership. <span style="color: white;">#LI-JL1</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>Major Responsibilities:</b></H2> </div><div><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Level 1: </strong>Responsible for multiple projects in development or medium to large sized projects in execution. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Possesses full technical responsibility for interpreting,</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. Participates in project planning prior to proposals to</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">provide technical guidance in the engineering and</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">construction review of proposals. </span></span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Provides input to and owns the engineering elements of a</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">project capital estimate (proposals and execution)</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">quantities and budgets. Reviews major changes or deviations in project scope,</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">project material quantities, budget or schedule, and</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">assists particularly with defining the change, obtaining</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">accurate estimates of the hours involved, and</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">recommending budget adjustment.</span></span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Ensures engineering efforts with Project Manager,</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Procurement, Construction, Startup, Environmental Safety</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">and Health (ES&H), and Project Controls. Directs the preparation of project studies, reports,</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">forecasts, special engineering reports, and plant data book. </span></span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Level 2:</strong> Oversees multiple Project Engineers or PEM who are leading projects during development or execution. Alternatively, leads engineering teams for large, complex combined cycle projects with minimal oversight required.</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><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="line-height: 115%;">Level 1: </span></strong><span style="line-height: 115%;"> Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience. </span></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Recent experience on Bechtel combined cycle projects desired. </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Level 2:</strong> Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 15+ years of relevant experience or 19+ years of relevant work experience. </span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Recent experience as PE or PEM on Bechtel combined cycle projects desired</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>Required Knowledge and Skills:</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="line-height: 115%;">Level 1:</span></strong><span style="line-height: 115%;"> Professional Engineering License or Chartered Engineer Degree and/or professional qualification in a relevant engineering, plus membership of an appropriate professional body. </span></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience in leading multi-discipline high performing engineering teams. </span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience in collaboratively working within an integrated cross-functional team. </span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to manage stakeholder expectations and requirements to ensure high quality design is developed and aligned with Contract requirements. </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Level 2:</strong> Ability to confidently present to senior management, clients, and stakeholders. Ability to manage project risk profile. </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>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"> </p><p style="text-align:center"><em><strong><span style="font-size:8.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components</span></span></strong></em></p><p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><strong style="font-weight:bold"><em style="font-style:italic"><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></em></strong><a href="mailto:acesstmt@bechtel.com"><strong style="font-weight:bold">acesstmt@bechtel.com</strong></a></span></span></p>