2027 University Hire (U.S.) - Mechanical Engineer

Summary

Bechtel is an engineering and construction company supporting complex infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and technology projects. The University Hire Mechanical Engineer will participate in designing, developing, and evaluating mechanical components and processes while collaborating with other engineering disciplines. The role also supports equipment selection, system calculations, facility design requirements, safety bases, and technical diagram preparation.

Responsibilities

• Selecting and specifying equipment
• Preparing flow or detailed system piping and instrumentation diagrams
• Performing system and equipment sizing calculations
• Establishing facility design requirements and develop the system safety basis
• Reviewing supplier designs
• Preparing ventilation and instrumentation diagrams
• Performing corrosion and erosion evaluations for systems and equipment

Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an accredited college or university within the past twelve (12) months or upcoming twelve (12) months
• 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 Mechanical or Chemical 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 Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an accredited college or university within the past twelve (12) months or upcoming twelve (12) months
• 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 Mechanical or Chemical 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

• Relocation authorized nationally for single employees.
• Learning and development opportunities designed to accelerate your career growth.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Optional disability and supplemental insurance options.
• Paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period).
• Nine paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components.
• A 15% salary uplift is provided on top of base salary for positions that are worked in New York City or San Francisco, subject to change depending on market conditions.