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; Oil, Gas & Chemicals; and Mining & Metals.
2020 University Graduate (U.S.) – Control Systems Engineer
As a Control Systems Engineer, you will work in multi-disciplinary teams and provide crucial expertise in all aspects of measurement instrumentation and automated digital system process control.
The total number of hires and start dates are subject to workload and business conditions. Locations will vary based on project needs and may include Houston, TX or Reston, VA, along with various project sites.
General Job Duties
This entry level position will allow you to perform assignments that will develop professional working knowledge and abilities through the application of applicable codes and standards, as well as engineering calculations and techniques, procedures and criteria. You will exercise limited, but increasing, judgment in performing your assigned duties using methods prescribed by your supervisor.
Typical Activites of the Control Systems Team:
Develop automation networks and provide technical specifications for state-of-the art distributed digital control systems and programmable logic controllers
Formulate and implement diverse process control strategies and program algorithms
Provide expertise in the selection, application, and installation of process instrumentation and control valves
Originate and program logic diagrams to control mechanical systems and develop system graphics to facilitate plant operations
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering at an accredited college or university within twelve (12) months of graduation date
Ability and willingness to relocate and/or travel to domestic and/or international project jobsites
Possess the eligibility to work and remain in the US without visa sponsorship, now or in the future
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering at an accredited college or university
Completed relevant coursework with a strong GPA
Prior co-op or internship experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills