Hydraulic Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago

Houston, Texas, United States Bechtel Corporation Full time
Requisition ID: 276925

Relocation Authorized: None

Telework Type: Part-Time Telework

Work Location: Houston, TX

Join Our Extraordinary Team:

Since our inception in 1898, we have successfully assisted clients in completing over 25,000 projects across 160 countries, enhancing economies, improving infrastructure resilience, and facilitating access to essential services. Our commitment to quality and our relentless pursuit of successful outcomes enable us to align our capabilities with our clients' objectives, creating a lasting positive impact.

We serve various sectors including Infrastructure, Nuclear, Security & Environmental, Energy, Mining & Metals, and Manufacturing & Technology. Our comprehensive services range from initial planning and investment to operational start-up.


Project Overview:
The Thacker Pass project represents the largest known lithium resource in the United States.

Upon completion, the facility will generate a significant amount of lithium carbonate, sufficient to power approximately 1 million electric vehicles annually.

As the EPCM contractor for Lithium Americas, we are tasked with overseeing and integrating the efforts of a team of contractors responsible for engineering and constructing the facility. Our procurement efforts involve approximately $1 billion in goods and services, with earthwork already underway and design and procurement of long-lead equipment in progress.

Located in the expansive high desert of north-central Nevada, this project is designed with sustainability in mind, utilizing excess process heat for electricity generation and recycling process water multiple times.


Job Summary:
In this position, you will conduct hydraulic calculations to support the design of pumping systems. You will collaborate with other engineering disciplines, providing essential calculation results that contribute to the team's success.

Your expertise in hydraulic pumping system techniques will enable you to make significant contributions to our projects.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Generate hydraulic calculation reports.
  • Create pump datasheets.
  • Evaluate, select, and apply standard mechanical engineering methods and criteria, exercising independent judgment in adaptations and modifications.
  • Participate in the design, development, modification, and evaluation of hydraulic system components and processes, adhering to relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs) and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).
  • Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to provide technical support in resolving issues during the engineering design phase.

Education and Experience Requirements:
A bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) along with relevant experience in hydraulic pump calculations is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Proven experience in performing hydraulic calculations for pump selection.
  • Familiarity with process fluids and water network system hydraulic calculations.
  • Experience with slurry hydraulic systems, particularly non-settling slurries, is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Bechtel processes and systems is advantageous.
  • Experience with Fluid Flow 3 software is a plus.
  • Ability to effectively interact with other engineering disciplines to gather and provide information.
  • A minimum of 5 years of design engineering experience is required.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

At Bechtel, we are dedicated to inspiring the next generation of engineers. Our robust benefits package is designed to ensure our employees thrive, whether through career advancement opportunities, cultural enhancement programs, or well-deserved time off.


Diversity and Inclusion:

As a global organization, we embrace a diverse array of nationalities, cultures, and experiences. This diversity enhances our problem-solving capabilities and makes us a more attractive destination for top talent.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every colleague feels valued and respected, contributing to our collective success.


About Bechtel:

Bechtel is a highly respected global engineering, construction, and project management firm. Together with our clients, we deliver landmark projects that drive long-term progress and economic growth. Our operations span five global businesses: Infrastructure, Nuclear, Security & Environmental, Energy, Mining & Metals, and Manufacturing & Technology.

Our culture is built on over a century of leadership and a steadfast commitment to our core values of safety, quality, ethics, and integrity.


Equal Opportunity Employer:

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, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Bechtel employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide proof of a negative test result prior to accessing Bechtel sites/facilities as mandated by applicable law or customer requirements.

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