2027 University Hire (U.S.) - Control Systems Engineer

Summary

Bechtel is an engineering, construction, and infrastructure company serving global projects across multiple markets. The Control Systems Engineer will participate in the design, development, and evaluation of control systems components and processes, collaborate with other engineering disciplines, and apply standard control systems engineering techniques. The role focuses on automation networks, process control strategies, instrumentation, control valves, logic diagrams, and plant operating graphics.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation networks and provide technical specifications for state-of-the art distributed digital control systems and programmable logic controllers
• Formulate and implement diverse process control strategies and program algorithms
• Provide expertise in the selection, application, and installation of process instrumentation and control valves; and
• Originate and program logic diagrams to control mechanical systems and develop system graphics to facilitate plant operations

Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical 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
• Successful candidates demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, learning agility, collaboration skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a dynamic and team-oriented environment
• Master of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical 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 Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical 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
• Successful candidates demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, learning agility, collaboration skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a dynamic and team-oriented environment

Nice to Haves

• Master of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical 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.
• Relocation Authorized: National - Single
• Full-time employment for University Hires.
• Hands-on experience while collaborating with experienced professionals across disciplines.
• 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.