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Lead Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical EGS Position in Al Khobar - Bechtel Corporation

Lead Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical EGS

Job description

Job Summary

Bechtel is looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer who has extensive experience with executing greenfield and brownfield with a proven track record seeking technical/leadership challenges in Mechanical Engineering field.

Maintain good knowledge of Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), Bechtel design guides, appropriate Bechtel Standard Application Program (BSAPs) and administrative practices.

Plans, develops, coordinates, and reviews detailed engineering work outlined herein according to a set of engineering design criterion utilizing approved engineering procedures and practices.

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.

Provide training for groups within and external to Mechanical Engineering, as required.

Mentor junior mechanical engineers.

Provide input to scoping documents such as equipment list as well as necessary support to P&ID, HAZOP and Model reviews.

Provide technical support to resolve construction and startup questions and issues.

Major Responsibilities:

Leads engineering teams, overseeing direct reports and organizing team deliverables to achieve project goals.

Provides coaching, mentorship, performance reviews, and career development discussions.

Plans engineering activities by interpreting project scope, applying industry codes and standards, and developing schedules and budgets for deliverables and design reviews.

Manages schedule and cost performance, supporting change management through the trend program.

Collects and interprets engineering progress data for project control reporting.

Responsible for engineering activities on medium-sized projects, coordinating globally distributed teams.

Leads the mechanical engineering team in coordinating with other disciplines, clients, suppliers, contractors, and groups during the detailed design phase of mechanical equipment.

Prepares and assists with formal communications to vendors and clients regarding mechanical equipment matters.

Prepares or contributes to conceptual studies, designs, reports, proposals, cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and staffing requirements for proposals, forecasts, and change orders.

Reviews and approves key engineering drawings, calculations, and bid summaries.

Provides technical oversight in developing essential deliverables, including Mechanical Equipment Specifications, Datasheets, Material Requisitions, Technical Bid Evaluations, Inspection and Test Plans, vendor document reviews, and inspection reports.

Demonstrates technical competence to independently develop deliverables and conduct design reviews when needed.

Communicates complex technical issues, recommending solutions to project engineering management.

Promotes a work environment that fosters openness, trust, effective communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and employee satisfaction.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Applicant must have BEng./ MEng.

or equivalent degree in mechanical engineering or an allied engineering discipline.

At least 15 years of experience in the Energy Transition, Petrochemical and / or Oil and Gas industry.

Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineer status from a recognised engineering council / professional engineering licensing board is preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Demonstrated leadership as a group supervisor with comprehensive knowledge of Bechtel's work processes and standards.

Highly experienced in Middle Eastern projects, particularly brownfield operations, with strong familiarity with Aramco standards and specifications.

Possesses an extensive background in planning and executing greenfield and brownfield initiatives across major sectors, including eFuels, Waste-to-Energy, Renewable Energy, natural gas processing (liquefaction/regasification), chemicals from coal/gas/biomass, refining/coker operations, petrochemicals (Cracker, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, PVC, VCM, PTA, PET), carbon capture and sequestration, solar and combined cycle power plants, hydrogen value chain (reforming, liquefaction, transport, fueling stations), offshore/onshore pipelines, desalination, raw water, demineralized and wastewater treatment.

Experienced in Pre-FEED, FEED, and PMC project phases, with robust knowledge of modern process technologies and licensors.

Skilled in mechanical equipment, both static and rotating, encompassing selection, sizing, design calculations, materials evaluation, and the development of engineering deliverables.

Deeply understands interdisciplinary coordination, construction practices, project economics, and integrates engineering requirements into plant constructability, methodologies, and material selection.

Adept at commercial and procurement activities, engineering planning, and control related to mechanical equipment.

Thoroughly familiar with industry regulations and codes such as API, ASME, BS, and others.

Delivers excellent oral and written communication, facilitating collaboration with mechanical, multidisciplinary teams, project management, and clients.

Excels at troubleshooting in field and job site settings and provides effective guidance and solutions to resolve mechanical and process challenges.

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.

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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.

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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

Required Skill Profession

Engineers