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# Requisition ID: _288665_
+ **Relocation Authorized:** **National/International - Single**
+ **Telework Type:** **Full-Time Office/Project**
+ **Work Location: Al Khobar**
# Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:
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.
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.
Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments .
They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.
Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .
# Project Overview:
Step into a career-defining opportunity with Bechtel as we launch our newest Energy office in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia—aiming for it to be an epicenter of innovation and engineering excellence in the region.
This is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of a bold new chapter in Bechtel’s 80-year journey in the Kingdom.
You’ll collaborate with global experts to deliver transformative oil, gas, chemical and New Energies projects that support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and shape the future of sustainable energy.
Whether you're an engineer, project manager, or technical specialist, your contributions will help build a high-performance team from the ground up, with access to world-class tools, mentorship, and global execution networks.
Be part of something extraordinary—where your work powers progress.
At Bechtel, we know that people like you deliver our customers’ projects with a purpose that create a lasting positive legacy in the communities where we live and work.
Just as we are committed to helping our customers achieve their visions, we are committed to offering the best people in the industry with rewarding, challenging, and flexible long-term careers.
When you join Bechtel, you will be a key part of the diverse team delivering these world-changing projects.
As a resilient, well-established employer, we are currently seeking long-term career professionals.
When joining Bechtel, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of Energy Transition, Decarbonization, eFuel, Hydrogen Value Chain, Oil and Gas and Petrochemical projects from studies, FEEDs, PMC’s and detail design from our newly established Middle Eastern hub based in Al-Khobar.
As part of this team, you will commit to supporting the client's goals while promoting our values of fairness, diversity, inclusion, trust, and collaboration guided by our Vision, Values and Covenants
# Job Summary:
Bechtel is looking for a Lead C&I Engineer who has extensive experience with planning and executing greenfield and brownfield with a proven track record seeking technical/leadership challenges in Control systems and Instrumentation field.
Projects ideally in one of the following, Natural gas processing, Coal, gas or biomass to chemicals, Refinery and Petrochemicals, Carbon capture and sequestration, Solar and/or combined cycle power plants, Hydrogen value chain, onshore pipelines, and has familiarity with current process technologies and licensors associated with the above.
The role has a range of responsibilities and will focus on planning and scheduling and conducting evaluations, selections of applications and adaptations of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria in one discipline in a project or staff group.
Arranging detailed phases of engineering work require judgment in the application of techniques.
as well as prepare or assist in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals.
# Major Responsibilities:
+ Plans, develops, directs and participates in the day-to-day C&I engineering activity on large complex, or may be assigned responsibility for multiple smaller projects within a global business unit.
+ Coordination of C&I activities in multiple execution centres and/or with joint venture partners, ensuring consistency throughout the design.
+ Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of C&I engineering personnel, estimates staffing needs and schedules and assigns work accordingly.
+ Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline jobhour estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule and budget, and manages implementation and performance accordingly.
+ Maintains contact with other disciplines to ensure the coordination of the work within the project(s) and compliance with Bechtel/client requirements.
+ Reviews and makes recommendations for the C&I aspects of bid evaluations.
+ Reviews and approves key calculations, design documents, supplier drawings and data, material specifications, drawings and change orders.
+ Ensures that assigned C&I personnel receive appropriate on-the-job training for their professional development.
+ Provides technical/expert support to project teams and ensures safety and technical quality is maintained.
+ Provides input to and owns the engineering elements of a project capital estimate (proposals and execution) quantities and budgets for the discipline.
+ Provides the technical input to meet Estimating and Procurement requirements.
+ Provides technical support to internal and external customers.
+ Provides input to, reviews and influences project schedule.
+ Applies broad and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to project engineering.
+ Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to upper management.
+ Makes decisions independently concerning problems within 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.
+ Promotes the creation of a work environment, supported by leadership, which fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
# Education and Experience Requirements:
+ A recognized degree in a job-related engineering or scientific discipline from an accredited college or university, or a professional license in an appropriate engineering discipline from a recognized licensing board.
+ At least 15 years of experience in the Energy Transition, Petrochemical and / or Oil and Gas industry.
+ Proven track record of leadership in a group supervisor role and strong familiarity with Bechtel’s own work processes and standards.
+ Experience in executing Middle Eastern projects, brownfield experience and familiarity with Aramco standards and specifications is highly desirable.
+ Extensive knowledge of applicable industry / regulatory codes and standards, and design.
# Required Knowledge and Skills:
+ Pre-FEED, FEED and PMC experience and familiarity with current process technologies and licensors associated with the above.
+ Extensive knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods.
+ Extensive knowledge of precedents in the discipline and of principles and practices of related disciplines.
+ Extensive knowledge of related construction practices and the economics involved.
+ Knowledge of, calculations, equipment, materials and software and methods of application for C&I discipline.
+ Knowledge of control and safety systems, including the management of a Main Automation Contractor (MAC) and the BPCS, SIS, FGS and PLCs
+ Knowledge of instrumentation covering both primary and final elements
+ Experience of Safety Instrumented Functions, HAZOP and LOPA and certification as a Certified Functional Safety Professional (CFSP) or equivalent
+ High standard of oral and written communication, and use of MSOffice applications.
+ Knowledge of typical Engineering Department Procedures, Design Guides, appropriate Standard Computer Applications and administrative practices.
+ Demonstrated skill in leadership with significant prior supervisory experience required.
# Total Rewards/Benefits:
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 Bechtel Total Rewards
# Diverse teams build the extraordinary:
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.
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.
Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.
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**_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_** **acesstmt@bechtel.com**
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