Project Engineer in Chennai, भारत

Requisition ID: 297223  

•   Relocation Authorized: None  
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project  
• Work Location: Chennai

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 . 

Bechtel’s India offices support the execution of projects and services around the world. Working seamlessly with Bechtel’s global business units, project sites, customers, and suppliers, our teams have delivered more than 125 projects since 1994. With offices in Gurgaon, Vadodara, and Chennai there are exciting career opportunities for candidates who are passionate about delivering projects that make a lasting, meaningful difference for people and communities around the world.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will lead a team and interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate the engineering technical aspects for large and complex projects. You will participate in project planning, proposal review, and will own the engineering elements of capital estimates. Your technical guidance and recommendations will ensure engineering aspects meet project requirements and remain within scope and budget. You will lead timely issuance of quality deliverables within schedule and budget. Your prior experience of handling large scale EPC projects will be essential.

Major Responsibilities:

• The role has overall responsibility for planning, organizing, executing, and coordinating engineering activities in alignment with project requirements, working closely with the Project Engineering Manager. The position owns and manages the engineering budget and is accountable for delivery within approved cost, schedule, and quality targets.
• The role leads and manages Mechanical, HVAC, Electrical, Control System and Civil engineering designs in compliance with applicable local and international codes, standards, and guidelines.
• Responsibilities include establishing and managing engineering scope, schedules, and resource plans; forecasting engineering resource requirements; coordinating statutory and company design reviews such as Model Reviews, HAZOP, and LOPA; ensuring compliance with QA procedures; supporting value engineering and TIC reduction initiatives; and participating in technical and commercial reviews of engineering outputs and contract documentation.
• Experience in managing and forecasting engineering bulk quantities, including piping, valves, steel, concrete, and electrical materials, and implementing quantity control measures to support a minimal-change philosophy across disciplines with an understanding of the process will be an added advantage. Exposure to multidisciplinary coordination with Supply Chain, Planning, and Cost Engineering teams for material management, budget control, and project execution efficiency is preferred.
• The position works closely with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, sub-contractors, vendors, consultants, engineers, architects, planners, supply chain managers, construction managers, and quantity surveyors, to ensure coordinated and constructible designs. Responsibilities include preparation and review of requisitions and construction drawings and associated engineering documentation.
• The role leads large scale EPC projects often under tight timelines and with minimal oversight. It supports design coordination with construction teams, including implementation of Design for Safe Construction requirements, and participates in risk workshops to identify and escalate engineering‑related risks to the Project Director.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A recognized bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university with over 20 years of working experience.
• Executed at least two large scale complex EPC projects in Project Engineering role
• Experience working with international clients.
• Experience working in multi-office workshare execution.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• In depth knowledge of EPC Project execution.
• Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues.
• Working knowledge of industry / regulatory standards and design criteria within the engineering disciplines.
• Ability to develop innovative ideas to reduce project total installed costs (TIC).
• Ability to present technical design issues to customers and suppliers and the ability to recommend solutions based on knowledge and experience.
• Proficient execution planning, resource allocation skills

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.

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  [email protected]