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Project Controls Engineer

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Bechtel
Brownsville, TXexternalScience and EngineeringPosted 13 days ago (Jul 30, 2026)

Requisition ID: 296706

Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family

Grade: 26

Position to be Panel Interviewed? Yes

Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

Work Location: Brownsville, TX

Employee Referral Amount: $2,500.00

@@HD@@ Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:@@/HD@@ 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. 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. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report . @@HD@@ Project Overview:@@/HD@@ Bechtel is among the most respected engineering, project management, and construction companies in the world. Bechtel operates through five global business units that specialize in energy, infrastructure, mining & metals, manufacturing & technology, and nuclear, security and environmental. Today, our colleague's team with customers, partners, and suppliers on diverse projects in nearly 40 countries. The Infrastructure Global Business Unit (GBU) is executing site civil and marine scopes of work associated with our scopes of work on the Energy GBU LNG projects. The successful candidate will serve as the Project Controls Engineer on the Rio Grande LNG project. The work location is Brownsville, TX. @@HD@@ Job Summary:@@/HD@@ In this role, you will work with the project team to support schedule development, maintenance, reporting, monitoring activities, cost estimating, analysis, and control activities. You will be instrumental in ensuring projects stay on track and on time. #LI-ML1 @@HD@@ Major Responsibilities:@@/HD@@ • Establishes and maintains the schedule for a specific discipline area or specialty • Performs schedule development duties to include establishing the work breakdown structure (WBS), determining the work activity duration, establishing the proper workflow logic ties, and developing the required job expenditure • Performs schedule monitoring, including identifying critical activities and updating functions for specific applications, disciplines, or specialties • Determines critical-path activities for assigned discipline or specialty work activities supporting interdisciplinary requirements • Identifies and reports activities that have a critical or potential impact on the schedule • Monitors and validates subcontractor schedules • Evaluates subcontractor schedules for required workarounds or potential schedule improvements • Supports cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, project setup, control, analysis, forecasting, and trend program coordination • Prepares and coordinates the implementation of cost reporting and ensures accuracy • Prepares specific budgets in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures • Implements measurement systems for given processes, analyzes performance metric results, and identifies opportunities for improvements • Analyzes data to provide innovative solutions to cost engineering challenges @@HD@@ Education and Experience Requirements:@@/HD@@ • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business or related field required • Minimum 8-10 years of relevant work experience @@HD@@ Required Knowledge and Skills:@@/HD@@ • Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, and construction (EPC) customarily acquired over time through specialized training or practical experience • Demonstrated understanding of planning, scheduling, and cost engineering functions • Demonstrated experience in Primavera 6 • Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office software applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to present complex cost analysis to management • Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, problem solving, and enabling decision-making • Demonstrated good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for achieving solutions @@HD@@ Total Rewards/Benefits:@@/HD@@ 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 Bechtel Total Rewards @@HD@@ Diverse teams build the extraordinary:@@/HD@@ 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. 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. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy. The position to which you are applying may have additional background and drug screening requirements from those of your current position. Please speak with your Bechtel recruiter to determine if any additional background and drug screening is required for this position and work location. Bechtel's internal staffing policy includes the minimum time that you need to be in your current position before applying to a new position. Please refer to the applicable policy manual and ensure you meet the minimum requirements. Per Policy 203-Internal Staffing, the Functional Manager of all internal Bechtel employees that are selected to proceed with an interview as part of Bechtel's internal recruitment process will receive a notification including the position title and corresponding Functional Lead. Please note that the overtime designation for this position might differ from your current position even if the position is at the same grade level. Please speak with your TA Specialist to understand the overtime eligibility for this role.

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