Senior Control Systems Designer

Requisition ID: 278865

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Houston, TX

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JOB SUMMARY:

In this role, you will plan, develop, and review control systems design work, produce drawings and documentation, and prepare design estimates for a project. You will coordinate with clients, facilitate technical discussions, and review and approve drawings, calculations, and bid summaries. You will solve complex technical issues and ensure control systems designs comply with all regulations and standards.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Either directly or through subordinate supervisors, provides operational supervision and technical guidance through administering and directing the work of designers and drafters who work as a medium sized group in a particular discipline on a project or group supporting a global business unit, and assigns lead roles. Determines staffing needs and schedules to meet work requirements. Prepares the preparation of layouts, study drawings, detailed design 2-D and 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) models and construction drawings. Supports development of work plans and schedules for the assigned work including estimate for material quantities, design deliverables and staffing needs to meet the project milestones. Supervises preparation of assigned material requisitions and bid evaluations. Monitors work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and with approved design standards to provide quality design, reliable/safe plant operation and construction economy, and assigns lead roles. Prepares design and drafting procedures to standardize design effort.
• Coordinates or makes jobsite visits as required, to resolve problems and interpret drawings and documents. Reviews or defines engineering scope changes, as required, for project management. Endorses or prepares reports of work progress, as required, for project and discipline use.
• Maintains up-to-date skills in Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs) relevant to design work and ensures that maximum use is made thereof.
• Organizes and directs the implementation of on-the-job training of assigned personnel. Conducts annual performance reviews in accordance with approved procedures and holds career development discussions.
• Establishes and maintains communication with project engineers, engineering supervisors in charge of related disciplines, and with administrative personnel within the project. Consults with equipment suppliers, technical specialists and client representatives as directed to provide and receive technical information.
• Responsible for assigned activities within an engineering or design discipline in a GBU on a project or program. Applies broad and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to project engineering in the preparation of complex designs and deliverables under the direction of an engineer. Makes decisions independently concerning problems with the discipline on the project. Represents the discipline on the project and with the client to resolve technical questions and as required to coordinate work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Requires bachelor’s degree in a job-related engineering or scientific discipline or specialized courses in drafting, design and engineering practices, and CAD.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Basic Qualifications

• Specialized courses in drafting, design and engineering practices, and CAD, or a recognized degree in a job-related engineering or scientific discipline.
• Extensive experience in design and drafting and experience in personnel administration.
• Broad knowledge of design and drafting techniques, engineering drawings, graphic arts, reading of drawings and reproduction methods used by the discipline. Skill in reading, interpreting, and using related documents and drawings prepared by other project groups. Knowledge of the application of engineering and construction materials related to the discipline’s design responsibilities. Knowledge of discipline Design Guides, mathematical formulae and design calculations used in the discipline. Knowledge of procedures used for the procurement and quantity control of bulk materials applicable to the discipline.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, design criteria and codes relevant to the discipline.
• Broad knowledge of 2-D and 3-D computer aided drafting (CAD) tools.
• Knowledge of technical responsibilities of other groups associated with the total design effort. Demonstrated skill in organizing and supervising.

Specific experience in planning and executing greenfield or brownfield projects in one or more of the following market segments:

• Natural gas processing including liquefaction and regasification.
• Coal, gas, or biomass to chemicals such as methanol and ammonia.
• Petrochemicals such as HDPE, LDPE, MEG, PET, PTA, PVC, and others.
• Carbon capture and sequestration.
• Must be proficient in the use and application of international design standards including IEC and NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code).
• Hydrogen value chain including electrolysis, reforming, liquefaction, transportation and fueling stations.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in Microstation, SmartSketch, and S3D is required.

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