Ste Senior Engineer Main Equipment Buyer

**Requisition ID**:260776**
- ** Relocation Authorized**:None**:

- ** Telework Type**:Part-Time Telework**:

- ** Work Location**:Santiago**

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; and Mining & Metals markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel are our values - ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants - integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what costumers can expect, and how we deliver.

**Position Summary**

Bechtel is seeking a Electrical Senior Engineer for the Mining & Metals team, based in Chile. The position will be responsible for assigned activities within an engineering discipline in a global business unit. Applies broad knowledge of engineering principles and practices to project engineering in the preparation of engineering analyses. Makes decisions concerning problems within the discipline on the project. Represents the discipline on the project and with the client as directed to resolve technical questions.

**Responsibilities**

The Electrical Senior Engineer is principally responsible for:

- Plans, develops, coordinates and reviews engineering work within a discipline on projects of medium size and complexity or assignments in support of a global business unit.
- Coordinates and interfaces as directed with the day-to-day technical work of discipline engineers, scientists, specialists, designers and drafters.
- Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to upper management.
- Facilitates technical discussions with third parties (client, suppliers, regulators).
- Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule and budget, and manages implementation and performance accordingly.
- Develops Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), Bechtel design guides, appropriate Bechtel Standard Application Program (BSAPs) and administrative practices.
- Coordinates with client representatives as delegated to obtain approval on phases of work.
- Reviews and approves key engineering drawings and calculations and bid summaries.
- Coordinates assigned engineering work with other project groups.
- Mentors engineers, scientists, designers and drafters by providing appropriate on-the-job training for their professional development.
- Promotes the creation of a work environment, supported by leadership, which fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

**Qualifications and Skills**

**Basic Qualifications**

The Electrical Senior Engineer shall be knowledgeable and/or experienced in:

- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or scientific discipline.
- Broad progressive work experience in design engineering, science or other relevant types of engineering such as systems startup, field engineering or plant operation in large industrial plants, utilities, process plants, or engineering/construction firms.

**Additional Qualifications**
- Knowledge and understanding of technical and cost issues related to selection of design features within the discipline.
- Knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods.
- Knowledge of precedents in the discipline and of principles and practices of related disciplines.
- Knowledge of related construction practices and the economics involved.
- Broad knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards, and design criteria pertinent to the particular discipline.
- Good knowledge of Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), Bechtel design guides, appropriate Bechtel Standard Application Program (BSAPs) and administrative practices.

**Additional Requirements**:
Engineering for the FHC project is being executed by an EPC contractor. Senior Electrical Engineer will be fully responsible for the review of electrical engineering design for the Desal Plant and Pipeline and Pump Stations of the FHC project. Electrical engineer will receive operational direction from the Desal Plant or the Pipeline/Pump Stations PEs and administrative and technical direction from the Project Engineering Manager.

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