Mechanical Engineer / Package Engineer

Requisition ID: 268808

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Various Permanent Bechtel Office Locations

PROJECT OVERVIEW:

Following a successful PMC contract to oversee Separations Facilities Project for initial concentrate of rare earth light and heavy metals, Bechtel will be performing the next stage as EPC. MP Materials HREE Project in Mountain Pass, CA is a chemical processing facility separating 11 Heavy Rare Earth Elements through a process of aqueous and organic separations, precipitation, filtration, drying, calcination and packaging. The project is to be built within existing (Brownfield) facilities. The project scope is FEED, Early Construction Works and EPC direct hire.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Plans and conducts independent work within a global business unit requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria. Devises new approaches to solving problems.

A candidate for this position should have experience as Senior Engineer for complex projects, ideally in chemical plants projects (lithium, fertilizers, salts, etc.). Also, the candidate should have relevant experience in mining and metals, preferably through the full life cycle of the project from study through EPC and commissioning.

Additionally, this role focuses on Separation and Finishing facilities, as well as utilities design for heavy rare earth element processing facilities within existing Brownfield facilities.

JOB DIMENSIONS:

A. Supervision Received

• Performs most assignments independently with instructions as to the general results expected. Receives technical guidance from Engineering Specialists or Supervisors on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed project plans.

B. Supervision Exercised

• Provides technical direction and assigns work to subordinate engineers, designers, drafters, technicians and others who assist in performing specific assignments.

C. Contacts

• Independently contacts vendor’s representatives and project field personnel to gather or give information. Contacts client counterparts as directed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of engineering work for a global business unit usually in one discipline in a project or staff group. Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials and/or difficult coordination requirements.
• Performs work using Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs) and appropriate 2-D and 3-D computer aided design and computer aided engineering (CAD and CAE) tools.
• Plans, coordinates or prepares equipment or work specifications, bid evaluations and award recommendations for equipment.
• Coordinates engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, and contractors and between other groups.
• When delegated, assumes a lead technical role over other engineers or project subgroups for completing specific tasks.
• Assists in on-the-job-training of assigned personnel and provides input for their performance evaluations.
• Prepares letters to vendors and clients.
• Reviews bid analyses and makes recommendation.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals.
• Performs or assists in the performance of problem analysis and original design.
• Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs and staffing requirements for proposals, forecasts and change orders.
• Reviews and checks work of subordinate engineers.
• Supports the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

• Plans and coordinates independent work requiring judgment and experience in the application and substantial adaptation of engineering techniques. Devises new approaches to technical problems.
• Knowledgeable of and performs standard discipline engineering activities on projects of relatively small size and complexity within the business line with minimal technical oversight.
• Coordinates technical issues with other departments on projects including constructability requirements and reviews.
• Provides technical direction for specific tasks and assigns work to subordinate senior engineers, engineers, designers, drafters or project sub-groups.

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• A recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline from an accredited college or university, OR a professional license in an appropriate engineering discipline from a recognized licensing board, OR sufficient number of specialized courses in relevant general engineering or appropriate engineering disciplines to meet job requirements.
• Practical work experience in design engineering or relevant equivalent experience in allied types of engineering sufficient to demonstrate competence as a trained engineer.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Thorough knowledge of discipline engineering techniques, the design of engineered systems, and engineering and design calculations.
• Understands the application of Engineering Department Procedures, relevant Bechtel design guides. Broad knowledge of the application of engineering to plant constructability as applied to construction methods and materials.
• Knowledge of current computer applications for engineering and design including appropriate knowledge of CAD (both 2-D and 3-D), CAE and relevant Bechtel Standard Computer Applications to perform the work.
• Understanding of engineering planning and control methods including computerized methods.
• Understanding of the roles played by other departments on projects including basic construction practices and the economics involved.
• Understanding of industry or regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to the particular engineering discipline.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Broad working knowledge of precedents in the specialty area, the principles and practices of related technical areas and of coordinating work with other technical disciplines.
• Plans and coordinates independent work requiring judgment and experience in the application and substantial adaptation of engineering techniques. Devises new approaches to technical problems.
• Knowledgeable of and performs standard discipline engineering activities on projects of relatively small size and complexity within the business line with minimal technical oversight.
• Coordinates technical issues with other departments on projects including constructability requirements and reviews.
• Provides technical direction for specific tasks and assigns work to subordinate senior engineers, engineers, designers, drafters or project sub-groups.
• Broad knowledge of precedents in the industry.

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