Senior Designer
Bechtel Corporation
full-time
Houston, Texas | Chandler, Arizona | Reston, Virginia
Posted 10/22/2026
Job Description
<p><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Requisition ID: 298049</strong></span></span></p><ul type="disc"><li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Relocation Authorized: National - Family</span></strong></span></li><li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Telework Type: Part-Time Telework </span></strong></span></li><li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Work Location: Houston, TX, Chandler, AZ, Reston, VA</span></strong></span></li><li style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Salary Range: For Reston, VA: <span style="font-size: 9pt;">$123,400 - $178,500 </span>annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.</span></span></li></ul><div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">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. </span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">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. </span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Core to Bechtel is our <a href="https://www.bechtel.com/about-us/vision-values-covenants/" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" title="https://www.bechtel.com/about-us/vision-values-covenants/"><span style="text-decoration:none">Vision, Values and Commitments</span></a>. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuEx0BFBSFE" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuEx0BFBSFE"><span style="text-decoration:none">extraordinary teams building inspiring projects</span></a> in our <a href="https://impact.bechtel.com/" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" title="https://impact.bechtel.com/"><span style="text-decoration:none">Impact Report</span></a>. </span></span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Project Overview:</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Bechtel's Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, electric vehicle, and datacenter markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T solves the industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future.</span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Job Summary:</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In this role, you will plan, develop, and review electrical engineering design work, produce drawings and documentation, and prepare design estimates for a project. You will coordinate with clients, facilitate technical discussions, and review key electrical drawings, calculations, and bid summaries. You will solve complex technical issues and ensure electrical designs comply with all regulations and standards.</span></span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Major Responsibilities:</b></H2> </div><div><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Leads or administers work of electrical designers and drafters for a business line technology to include the preparation of layouts, study drawings, detailed 2-D and 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) design models, and construction drawings.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Supporting, coaching, and training less experienced designers.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Develops designs for complete and complex electrical engineering systems such as electrical rooms, equipment, cable tray, conduit, duct bank, and lighting with minimum supervision from which detailed scale models and/or construction drawings are completed. </span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Assists with coordination of 3D model activities, i.e. input, interference reconciliation, etc. with other physical related disciplines.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Works with designers in other disciplines to coordinate overall design and technical requirements.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Prepares or assists with the preparation of assigned material requisitions and bid evaluations.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Monitors and checks work for compliance with approved electrical design standards to provide quality design, reliable/safe plant operation, and construction economy.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Participates in constructability reviews.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Prepares design and drafting procedures to standardize design effort.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Coordinates or makes jobsite visits, as required, to resolve problems and interpret drawings and documents.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Reviews electrical design scope changes, as required, for project management.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ensures electrical systems designs comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations, and standards.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"> </li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Education and Experience Requirements:</b></H2> </div><div><ul><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience [OR] 12-14 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree. </span></span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Required Knowledge and Skills:</b></H2> </div><div><ul type="disc"><li>Knowledge & application of NEC code and NEMA/ANSI/IEEE and other industry standards.</li><li>Advanced experience using AutoCAD, Revit, SP3D and Navisworks.</li><li>Prior experience in modeling of electrical equipment, cable tray, and conduit.</li><li>Prior experience with an electronic Cable Management System, such as the SETROUTE program.</li><li>Prior experience supporting hyperscale data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, life sciences, or other high-reliability industrial facilities is preferred.</li><li>Prior experience in cable tray, raceway, lighting, and cable routing design. </li><li>Prior experience in bulk material quantity takeoffs.</li><li>Knowledge of electrical installation details and materials. </li><li>Strong knowledge of electrical systems, schematics, and layouts.</li><li>Ability to resolve design issues independently and collaboratively with other engineering disciplines, construction, and the client.</li><li>Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). </li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Total Rewards/Benefits:</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">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 <a href="https://www.bechtel.com/about/life-at-bechtel/total-rewards/" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">Bechtel Total Rewards</a></span></span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Diverse teams build the extraordinary:</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">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.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">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. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHQGhaeRJsU">Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.</a></span></span></p></div></div></div><p style="text-align:center"> </p><p style="text-align:center"><em><strong><span style="font-size:8.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components</span></span></strong></em></p><p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><strong style="font-weight:bold"><em style="font-style:italic"><span style="color:#3f3f3f">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 </span></em></strong><a href="mailto:acesstmt@bechtel.com"><strong style="font-weight:bold">acesstmt@bechtel.com</strong></a></span></span></p>
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Job Type
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Location
Houston, Texas | Chandler, Arizona | Reston, Virginia
Category
Design
Bechtel Corporation
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