2027 University Hire (U.S.) - Plant Design & Piping Engineer

Summary

Bechtel is an engineering, construction, and infrastructure company serving complex projects across multiple industries. The University Hire Plant Design and Piping Engineer will support the preparation of construction, project schedule, graphic presentation, and PD&P drawings while originating deliverables and verifying compliance with industry standards. The role also involves piping and facility design, structural and pipe stress calculations, 3D modeling, and collaboration with engineering, construction, startup, and vendor teams.

Responsibilities

• Developing site/building general arrangements
• Generating structural calculations and drawings for piping and pipe supports
• Generating pipe stress analysis calculations for ASME code compliance
• Working in the 3D model to develop designs for piping, equipment, HVAC, or pipe supports
• Examining and analyzing pipe configurations for ANSI/ASME code compliance
• Optimizing facility layout based on piping and instrument diagrams, client requirements, current technology, and operational and maintenance requirements
• Interfacing with other engineering disciplines, construction, startup, and vendors during the development of facility design

Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering from an accredited college or university within the past twelve (12) months or upcoming twelve (12) months
• Eligible for the University Hire Program (typically hired within 12 months of graduation)
• Ability and willingness to relocate and/or travel to domestic and/or international project jobsites
• Possess the eligibility to work and remain in the US without visa sponsorship, now or in the future
• Master of Science degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering from an accredited college or university within the past twelve (12) months or upcoming twelve (12) months
• Prior co-op or internship experience
• Completed relevant coursework with a strong GPA
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering from an accredited college or university within the past twelve (12) months or upcoming twelve (12) months
• Eligible for the University Hire Program (typically hired within 12 months of graduation)
• Ability and willingness to relocate and/or travel to domestic and/or international project jobsites
• Possess the eligibility to work and remain in the US without visa sponsorship, now or in the future

Nice to Haves

• Master of Science degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering from an accredited college or university within the past twelve (12) months or upcoming twelve (12) months
• Prior co-op or internship experience
• Completed relevant coursework with a strong GPA
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits

• A 15% salary uplift is provided on top of base salary for positions that are worked in New York City or San Francisco, which is subject to change depending on market conditions.
• Participate in learning and development opportunities designed to accelerate your career growth.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 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
• A well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components