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Chief Engineer - Electrical

Bechtel · Chandler, AZ · posted 18 days ago

In short: Chief Engineer - Electrical at Bechtel in Chandler, AZ, posted 18 days ago.

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18 days agoposted

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The job

LIVE Live feed (private-sector employer) Source: The Muse public API · Data: listed 2026-10-21

Employer	Bechtel
Location	Chandler, Arizona
Field	Engineering, Construction and Energy › Manufacturing and hardware engineering
Level	Senior Level
Source category	Software Engineering
Posted	2026-10-21 (18 days ago)
Work arrangement	On-site at the location listed
Pay	Not published in the source listing

Job description

Requisition ID: 297998

Relocation Authorized: None
Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
Work Location: Houston, TX, Chandler, AZ, Reston, VA
Salary Range: For Reston, VA - $159,700 - $231,000 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:

Bechtel's Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, electric vehicle, and datacenter markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T solves the industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future.

Job Summary:

Bechtel is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead and manage the Electrical Engineering department within the Manufacturing and Technology Business Unit (M&T). The prime roles and responsibilities include:Plans and conducts independent work within M&T to support all business lines (Semiconductor, Electric Vehicle, Battery, and Data Center) requiring judgment in (1) driving technical excellence and innovation, performing evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, tools, standards and criteria; (2) providing functional oversight to projects, leading technical/project reviews and staffing with right skill sets; and (3) providing strong and active leadership in recruiting, training, developing people and performance assessments.

Major Responsibilities:

Plans, develops, directs, and participates in the day-to-day electrical engineering activity on medium to large sized complex projects that require very major electrical engineering effort, or may be assigned responsibility for multiple smaller projects within a global business unit utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)
Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of electrical engineering personnel assigned, estimates staffing needs and schedules and assigns work accordingly
Provides the technical input to meet procurement requirements
Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule, and budget, and manages implementation and performance accordingly
Maintains contact with other disciplines to ensure the coordination of the work within the project(s) and compliance with Bechtel/client requirements
Reviews and makes recommendations of the electrical aspects of bid evaluations and awards for approval by project engineering
When directed, coordinates with client representatives to obtain their approval of electrical aspects of the work
Reviews and approves key calculations, licensing evaluations, design documents, supplier drawings and data, material specifications, drawings, and change orders, for the project to which assigned
Ensures that assigned electrical personnel receive appropriate on-the-job training for their professional development

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience [OR] 17-19 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

PE registration in at least one state.
Prior experience on executing Electrical Engineering works in EPC projects.
Extensive technical knowledge of engineering systems, engineering calculations, applications of engineering methods and materials and applications of computers 2-D and 3-D computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided engineering (CAE) to engineering problems.
Proficient knowledge of global business unit activities and operations including business development, legal, procurement, construction, environmental safety and health (ES&H), and quality assurance.ETAP calculation experience is required.
Demonstrated depth and breadth of technical competency in at least one of the following subjects: Gas Insulated Switchgear, High Voltage Installations, Customer Owned High Voltage Transmission Lines,
Prefabricated Substations, Electrical System Design and Analysis, Electrical Calculations (Load Flow, Motor Starting, Short Circuit, Harmonic Analysis, Transient Stability, Relay Coordination, Arc Flash),
Protective Relaying, Power Management Systems, Power Transformers, High Power Adjustable Speed Drive Systems, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), PV/Wind Energy, Microgrid Systems, etc.
Ability to present technical design issues to the customer and supplier and the ability to recommend solutions based on knowledge and experience.Previous experience preparing estimated quantities, jobhour estimates, and schedule planning.
Extensive progressive work experience, including supervision, preferably in project and staff design engineering or architectural design or other relevant types of engineering such as systems startup, field engineering or plant operation in large industrial plants, utilities, process plants or engineering/construction firms.
Experience working in, or coordination with other disciplines.
Prior work experience being responsible for the engineering progress and performance reporting within a project earned value management system and trending program.
The candidate has strong applicable experience in project design/execution with previous demonstrated experience and ability in the specific discipline along with various types of systems associated with the different types of projects.
Demonstrated experience in Microsoft office programs and other discipline-specific computer programs.
Broad knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards, standard application programs, engineering processes and procedures, and project controls and design criteria used in the discipline. Broad knowledge of administrative practices.
Proficient in negotiation in dealing with client representatives.
Demonstrated strong frontline leadership skills and emphasis on continuous improvement and team building and an ability to cope with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and multiple tasks.
Must be willing to travel for business.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

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.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

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 (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com

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About the role

This is a Senior Level role in the Engineering, Construction and Energy field (Manufacturing and hardware engineering) at Bechtel. Senior roles usually expect substantial experience, ownership of results and often the ability to guide others.

The closest occupation in the official wage statistics is Electrical engineers (a match by name, so treat it as an estimate). Nationally its median pay is $120,630 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), employment is projected to change by +9.9% between 2025 and 2035, and the typical entry route is: Bachelor's degree.

In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area the median for this occupation is $99,160 a year with 3,420 jobs (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This is a statistic for the occupation, not an offer from this employer.

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The city

The job is in Chandler, AZ. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Chandler compares. Among the 80 largest places in Arizona, Chandler is #5 by population, #13 for remote work (#1 = most), #14 for household income (#1 = highest), #15 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, Maricopa County, is #2 of 15 counties for average pay ($73,840).

The place in numbers

Chandler has 280,136 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 3.8% of the population of Arizona. It covers 66 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 4,267 people per square mile. The median age is 37.5, 4% younger than the state median (37.5 against 39.0).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,902 a month (rent plus utilities), 23% above the state median ($1,902 against $1,543). Over a year that is 21.1% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $507,800, which is 4.7 times the median household income ($108,095). 65.0% of households own their home, 3% below the state average (65.0% against 67.4%).

Work and pay

The Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area has 2,375,760 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $51,380 a year, about the same as the national median ($51,380 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (295,910 jobs, median $48,120); sales and related (221,850 jobs, median $39,320); transportation and material moving (206,600 jobs, median $45,620). The area is most specialised in construction and extraction (1.4 times) and management (1.1 times), where the share of workers is above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($114,410) and computer and mathematical ($105,240). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Maricopa County was 4.1%. 71.0% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Maricopa County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 63.1% drive alone, 0.4% use public transit, 1.0% walk, 25.3% work from home. 10.6% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 26% below the state average (10.6% against 14.2%). Remote work is more common than in the state as a whole, which widens the set of employers a resident can work for without moving.

People and education

47.8% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43% above the state share (47.8% against 33.3%). 15.6% of residents were born outside the United States, 20% above the state share (15.6% against 13.0%). The poverty rate is 7.9%, 36% below the state rate (7.9% against 12.5%).

Climate

The warmest month is Jul, averaging 93°F (33.9°C), and the coolest is Dec at 52°F (11.0°C). About 254 mm (10 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Jan is the wettest month (33 mm) and Jun the driest (2 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Sun Lakes (5 miles, similar rent); Gilbert (7 miles, rent 11% higher); Tempe (9 miles, rent 8% lower); Mesa (11 miles, rent 15% lower). Rent differences are against Chandler; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Where to live

CITY Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

Places within 50 miles (straight line) of Chandler, AZ that have a guide, with what living there costs. The last-but-one column divides a year of rent by the median pay of the closest occupation ($99,160 a year), an estimate, not this employer's pay.

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Place ⇅	Distance from the job city ⇅	Median rent ⇅	Median home value ⇅	Median household income ⇅	Commute 45+ min ⇅	Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅	Open jobs there ⇅
Chandler, AZ	0 mi	$1,902	$507,800	$108,095	10.6%	23.0%	Jobs
Sun Lakes, AZ	5 mi	$1,938	$455,200	$67,853	8.1%	23.5%	—
Gilbert, AZ	7 mi	$2,110	$575,100	$122,551	13.5%	25.5%	—
Tempe, AZ	9 mi	$1,743	$455,400	$79,663	7.2%	21.1%	—
Mesa, AZ	11 mi	$1,620	$408,000	$82,752	11.2%	19.6%	Jobs
Queen Creek, AZ	14 mi	$2,210	$635,400	$141,978	26.6%	26.7%	—
San Tan Valley, AZ	18 mi	$2,085	$410,100	$96,713	39.1%	25.2%	—
Maricopa, AZ	19 mi	$1,998	$377,200	$96,391	38.3%	24.2%	—
Apache Junction, AZ	19 mi	$1,146	$211,500	$60,975	21.2%	13.9%	Jobs
Paradise Valley, AZ	20 mi	$3,501	$2,000,001	$247,159	3.3%	42.4%	—
Fountain Hills, AZ	23 mi	$1,890	$622,900	$112,654	16.4%	22.9%	—
Phoenix, AZ	24 mi	$1,582	$420,700	$81,332	12.7%	19.1%	Jobs
Gold Canyon, AZ	25 mi	$1,542	$508,100	$93,377	28.0%	18.7%	—
Tolleson, AZ	26 mi	$1,309	$306,400	$59,626	9.4%	15.8%	—
Glendale, AZ	26 mi	$1,528	$387,500	$73,530	17.4%	18.5%	Jobs
Casa Grande, AZ	26 mi	$1,386	$303,900	$69,983	15.5%	16.8%	—
Avondale, AZ	28 mi	$1,832	$394,600	$86,123	18.4%	22.2%	—
Scottsdale, AZ	28 mi	$2,013	$789,800	$110,886	6.5%	24.4%	Jobs
Florence, AZ	29 mi	$1,302	$346,300	$79,644	32.6%	15.8%	—
Goodyear, AZ	30 mi	$1,956	$471,300	$103,319	22.1%	23.7%	—

Career paths

Occupations close to Electrical engineers in the official classification, with pay, outlook and whether there are open jobs for them on this site right now.

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Occupation ⇅	National median pay ⇅	Growth 2025–35 ⇅	Openings a year (US) ⇅	Open jobs here ⇅
Computer hardware engineers	$161,740	+9.1%	4,100	none right now
Aerospace engineers	$134,960	+8.3%	3,800	5 open
Electronics engineers, except computer	$130,220	+3.7%	4,900	none right now
Chemical engineers	$125,040	+4.7%	1,100	1 open
Civil engineers	$100,840	+6.4%	22,700	16 open

Distances

CITY Calculation (straight line) Source: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (coordinates) · Data: 2024

How far Chandler, AZ is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.

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From ⇅	Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅	Population of that city ⇅
Phoenix, AZ	24 mi	1,642,323
San Diego, CA	308 mi	1,389,526
Los Angeles, CA	381 mi	3,857,263
Denver, CO	591 mi	718,877
San Jose, CA	626 mi	990,138
San Francisco, CA	699 mi	830,235
San Antonio, TX	829 mi	1,479,835
Oklahoma City, OK	831 mi	697,125
Fort Worth, TX	840 mi	963,194
Austin, TX	852 mi	979,539
Dallas, TX	874 mi	1,307,930
Houston, TX	998 mi	2,328,253
Seattle, WA	1,132 mi	754,195
Chicago, IL	1,443 mi	2,711,226
Indianapolis, IN	1,490 mi	885,860
Columbus, OH	1,658 mi	914,802
Charlotte, NC	1,770 mi	903,844
Jacksonville, FL	1,778 mi	977,670
Philadelphia, PA	2,072 mi	1,579,706
New York, NY	2,136 mi	8,483,844

Nearby cities with open jobs (within 120 miles)

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City ⇅	Straight-line distance ⇅	Open jobs ⇅
Apache Junction, AZ	19 mi	17
Phoenix, AZ	24 mi	202
Glendale, AZ	26 mi	2
Anthem, AZ	42 mi	1
Payson, AZ	73 mi	2

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Median rent in Chandler is $1,902 a month and median household income $108,095 (ACS 2020–2024).

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