Lead Mechanical CSU Specialist at Bechtel in Reston, VA

  • Company: Bechtel
  • Location: Reston, VA
  • Salary: $123K – $179K
  • Job type: full time
  • Workplace: onsite
  • Posted: 2026-10-31

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Requisition ID: 300475 Relocation Authorized: National - Single Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project Work Location: Reston, VA Salary Range: 123,400 - 178,500 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.) Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects: 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 . Project Overview: The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas fired power generation facilities in the U.S. Our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery next year. The candidate will act as the Lead Commissioning Specialist on the project in Pecos, Texas. The candidate may start in the home office in Reston, Houston or on project site in Pecos, TX, as single status, to support preconstruction planning, ahead of project mobilization to the field when the candidate will locate on a long-term (camp) assignment to the project in Pecos, TX. This position is contingent upon project award. Job Summary: You will assist the Commissioning Manager in managing and supervising the mechanical CSU activities at the project. You will be responsible for planning and executing the startup, commissioning, and initial operation of the mechanical systems and equipment at the project. You will be responsible for managing mechanical commissioning, including assigning systems and responsibilities to the mechanical startup engineers under your direction. This will require coordinating with electrical, instrumentation and control systems disciplines and other functional departments to complete all required testing from component level through integrated operation with the rest of the facility. Major Responsibilities: Coordinates, as directed, with project management, the startup related engineering, construction, and client activities as an office assignment or during startup, operations, maintenance or testing at the jobsite. Directs the preparation of portions of or assists in the preparation of operations manuals. Conducts execution planning for assigned scope through scoping, plans, procedures, schedules, and budgets. Sets up progress reporting framework for scope area, and reviews on an ongoing basis with team, taking proactive course corrections as necessary. Develops and evaluates plans and criteria within the discipline or specialty for a variety of project activities. Interprets new or special regulations, codes, standards, criteria and performance data relating to the specialty. Preparation of system testing and turnover documentation. Provides assistance to the training group on the project in the development of training program material intended for classroom and OJT training of client personnel. Prepares system preoperational test procedures for

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