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Project Overview:

Bechtel is actively executing projects and has a development pipeline for wind and solar projects around the world, with a focus in North America. We are seeking an experienced engineer who will also support the Commissioning and Startup Function in its activities.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will assist with technical direction and conduct installation configuration validation and work package development. You will participate in and assist with work planning, turnover coordination, material management and quantities, quality control, and environmental safety and health. Your work will help ensure equipment, systems, and activities are operating and compliant with plans and design.

In this role, you will report to the Functional Commissioning Manager. You will produce commissioning test documents in accordance with the agreed procedures and will lead a team of technicians and subcontractors in the execution, documentation and review of commissioning tests and the results generated. The engineer will also participate in the formulation of commissioning and startup policies, training courses and bid proposals, and will assist in operational tasks the Function undertakes.

Major Responsibilities:

• Where necessary supervise Commissioning technicians under their direct responsibility.
• Adherence to the agreed Commissioning Quality Management System and ensuring that the commissioning team members correctly apply procedures, codes and standards to commissioning activities.
• Input to, production and checking of Commissioning Documentation and other commissioning deliverables (including Test Documentation, Commissioning Reports).
• Assisting the Commissioning Team Leader in the identification of test requirements, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Witnessing and approval of vendor test documentation and results.
• Carry out Risk Assessment and produce Safe Systems of Work.
• Execute commissioning tests to developed schedule.
• Input to the compilation and review of Commissioning packages. Provision of discipline specific subject matter expertise.
• Planning of commissioning execution activities and day to day progress monitoring and reporting against the plan.
• Supporting the formulation of policies, procedures, plans and programs for the commissioning and startup function, commensurate with overall organization objectives.
• Supporting the execution of project assessments and reviews to ensure procedural compliance and project readiness to safely execute major events and milestones.
• Keeping abreast of technological developments and trends in commissioning and startup that could lead to new applications or new markets for the organization.
• Participating in project planning sessions at the proposal stage to provide technical guidance information.
• Supporting, as required, in engineering and construction reviews, management reviews of proposals and client contract negotiations, including final pricing of proposals, providing technical expertise about the projects’ technical feasibility and the project startup workload.
• Supporting projects on a part-time basis for the creation and implementation of Testing and Commissioning plans.
• Supporting the development of relevant training material and courses.
• Participating in and driving the implementation of the lessons learned program.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13  years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Recognised qualification in a related engineering/scientific subject, or alternatively substantial experience in similar roles.
• Commissioning experience working on power and/or electrical and/or instrumentation and controls and/or SCADA systems.
• Knowledge and experience of commissioning & Integration of SCADA, PLCs and other industrial control systems including integration of facility mechanical and electrical assets.
• Demonstrable experience of previous commissioning documentation production.
• Demonstrable experience across a range of Commissioning projects, topics and processes including ideally solar projects.
• High degree of PC literacy (Microsoft Office applications).
• Knowledge of administrative practices.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and design criteria in all the areas of commissioning and startup.
• Good knowledge of Bechtel Standard Testing and Commissioning Procedures
• Strong communication skills
• Willingness to work on multiple projects at the same time

Project Overview:

Bechtel has been providing program, project, and construction management services to the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) for 37 years. The project team supports RCTC in implementing “Measure A,” the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS), and other adopted plans and programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements. The goal is to enhance mobility, improve quality of life, promote operational excellence, and foster economic vitality for Riverside County residents.

This team manages the planning, environmental clearance, design, and construction of projects on the state highway system under California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) oversight, following Caltrans’ standards and procedures. They also oversee commuter and freight rail lines, working with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA), Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF), and Union Pacific Railroad (UP), adhering to their respective standards. In this role, you will collaborate with a dynamic team of global industry professionals to support the project team.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the organization and direction of engineering and construction personnel and activities relating to construction engineering, construction management consultants, subcontracts, and engineering liaison to the design consultants. Provide oversight to construction management consultants and ensure compliance with local, state and federal requirements. Provides construction oversight in a wide range of construction engineering and design functions relating to highways, rail, and active transportation projects throughout Riverside county. #LI-JL1

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage the procurement, selection, and oversight of construction management and design consultants for capital and toll projects – highway, rail, and active transportation.
• Supervise deputy construction managers and consultant resident engineers.
• Develops and recommends the construction engineering organization for approval by the RCTC Construction Manager and prepares employee requisitions.
• Coordinates with engineering on constructability and design issues. Establishes a Design/Field Engineering working relationship and lines of communication with the Project Engineer including agreement on engineering deliverables. Responsible for reviewing Engineer’s quantity take-offs, control, reporting, and forecasting.
• Directs preparation of cost estimates for construction activities and coordinates the preparation of cost reports, forecast and progress reports. Reviews and provides input to project controls documents on progress relating to cost and schedule.
• Plans and recommends procedures to be implemented by field engineers to ensure construction operations are within requirements of engineering design and specifications.
• Directs the maintenance of construction engineering records for job history. Supervises the receiving, distribution and filing of plans and specifications.
• Works with customer’s resident engineering and operating personnel to coordinate construction activities.
• Administers assigned subcontracts to ensure completeness and that they are up to date.
• Coordinates with the Resident Engineer on contract administration and activities affecting the contract administration operation.
• Administers major subcontract changes and represents the RCTC in major contractual discussions and negotiations as requested by the client.
• Performs employee reviews for direct reports and assists in their development and progressive training.
• Assesses needs and develops Field Engineering Training Plan for the project.
• Reviews and provides input to the project staffing plan for construction engineers and associated personnel.
• Ensures the implementation of project environmental control plan(s) as required.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 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.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience working in a delivery management capacity on highways and Class 1 railway projects
• Licensed civil engineer in the state of California, preferred but not required.
• Certified Resident Engineer by Caltrans preferred but not required.
• Experience with coordinating and interfacing with Class 1 railroads.
• Prior experience supervising and administering subcontractors and consultants preferred

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to field activities.
• Thorough knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration.
• Technical knowledge of all phases of design and construction engineering relating to transportation projects in California.
• Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H).
• Demonstrable commitment to a Zero Accident safety program

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with Bechtel’s Business Ethics handbook and policies.
• Knowledge and understanding of the application and requirements of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Handbook and the Bechtel Core Processes as they relate to area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of project-specific environmental compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Bechtel’s “Zero Accidents” safety program.
• Knowledge of the use of subcontracts; knowledge of the contractor/subcontractor’s responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.