Chief Electrical Technologist
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Job Description
**Requisition ID: 294237**
* **Relocation Authorized: National \- Family**
* **Telework Type: Part\-Time Telework**
* **Work Location: Houston, TX**
**Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:**
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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.
**Project Overview:**
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The Bechtel Welding and Applied Technology Center is a world\-class applied development facility focused on continuous project support along with research and development initiatives focused on construction materials, methods and advanced welding processes. The Testing Laboratory contains a machine shop, mechanical testing equipment, computed tomography radiography, optical microscopy, materials characterization and corrosion testing. Application of this equipment is to provide physical material testing in accordance with ASME, ASTM, API, and other applicable codes and standards.
**Job Summary:**
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The Chief Electrical Technologist will identify emerging technology, continuously evaluate best electrical installation practice, and proactively provide business lines and project teams strategic electrical construction advantage. Will manage electrical engineering development projects, planning and technical reference library for the Bechtel Electrical Training Program. Will advocate for operating and capital funding to ensure the Electrical Training Program within Bechtel’s Welding and Applied Technology Center remains on the leading edge of electrical installation technology, automated tools, and education programs to upskill electrical execution.
*"This position is designated as part\-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in\-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in\-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”* \#LI\-TH1
**Major Responsibilities:**
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* **Supervision Received**
The Chief Electrical Technologist reports to the Corporate Manager of Welding, within EPC Functions at Bechtel’s Welding and Applied Technology Center
* **Supervision Exercised**
Interfaces with Bechtel’s Electrical Training Program, Electrical Engineering Functions, and Project Sites to support targeted training, improved field installation means and methods, and incorporate lessons learned into engineering designs.
* **Contacts**
Interfaces with customers, academic institutions, suppliers, and industry advisory boards to resolve, train, and deploy effective training and automation solutions to highly complex electrical installation, terminations, and systems. Builds and maintains technical relationships with customer electrical technologists, electrical materials and equipment manufacturers to enhance collaboration, guide new product development and leverage Bechtel’s global EPC execution for simplified electrical field execution.
**ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:**
* Identify new electrical installation tools and methods of construction which provide competitive advantage to Bechtel and differentiate us from our competitors
* Lead electrical engineering installation initiatives to apply emerging technology solutions for projects and establish Bechtel as the global EPC electrical leader
* Maintain technical relationships with customers, suppliers, electrical materials and equipment manufacturers to enhance collaboration, guide new product development, and leverage Bechtel’s global EPC execution for simplified electrical field execution.
* Provide technical direction for electrical training and applied development of install tools and robotics through collaborative identification of key needs across GBUs
* Actively engage with Project leadership and Subject Matter Experts to continuously identify electrical training, tools, and needed improvements
* Prepare technical presentations for management, electrical engineers, clients, and external educational seminars
* Develop, implement, and maintain a database of electrical training, best practic
* **Relocation Authorized: National \- Family**
* **Telework Type: Part\-Time Telework**
* **Work Location: Houston, TX**
**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.
**Project Overview:**
---------------------
The Bechtel Welding and Applied Technology Center is a world\-class applied development facility focused on continuous project support along with research and development initiatives focused on construction materials, methods and advanced welding processes. The Testing Laboratory contains a machine shop, mechanical testing equipment, computed tomography radiography, optical microscopy, materials characterization and corrosion testing. Application of this equipment is to provide physical material testing in accordance with ASME, ASTM, API, and other applicable codes and standards.
**Job Summary:**
----------------
The Chief Electrical Technologist will identify emerging technology, continuously evaluate best electrical installation practice, and proactively provide business lines and project teams strategic electrical construction advantage. Will manage electrical engineering development projects, planning and technical reference library for the Bechtel Electrical Training Program. Will advocate for operating and capital funding to ensure the Electrical Training Program within Bechtel’s Welding and Applied Technology Center remains on the leading edge of electrical installation technology, automated tools, and education programs to upskill electrical execution.
*"This position is designated as part\-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in\-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in\-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”* \#LI\-TH1
**Major Responsibilities:**
---------------------------
* **Supervision Received**
The Chief Electrical Technologist reports to the Corporate Manager of Welding, within EPC Functions at Bechtel’s Welding and Applied Technology Center
* **Supervision Exercised**
Interfaces with Bechtel’s Electrical Training Program, Electrical Engineering Functions, and Project Sites to support targeted training, improved field installation means and methods, and incorporate lessons learned into engineering designs.
* **Contacts**
Interfaces with customers, academic institutions, suppliers, and industry advisory boards to resolve, train, and deploy effective training and automation solutions to highly complex electrical installation, terminations, and systems. Builds and maintains technical relationships with customer electrical technologists, electrical materials and equipment manufacturers to enhance collaboration, guide new product development and leverage Bechtel’s global EPC execution for simplified electrical field execution.
**ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:**
* Identify new electrical installation tools and methods of construction which provide competitive advantage to Bechtel and differentiate us from our competitors
* Lead electrical engineering installation initiatives to apply emerging technology solutions for projects and establish Bechtel as the global EPC electrical leader
* Maintain technical relationships with customers, suppliers, electrical materials and equipment manufacturers to enhance collaboration, guide new product development, and leverage Bechtel’s global EPC execution for simplified electrical field execution.
* Provide technical direction for electrical training and applied development of install tools and robotics through collaborative identification of key needs across GBUs
* Actively engage with Project leadership and Subject Matter Experts to continuously identify electrical training, tools, and needed improvements
* Prepare technical presentations for management, electrical engineers, clients, and external educational seminars
* Develop, implement, and maintain a database of electrical training, best practic
Posted: 2026-05-01