Project Controls Engineer - Schedule, WTP

Requisition ID: 298930

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Richland, WA
• Salary Range: 91,000 - 138,000 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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Project Overview:

Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest.

Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland.

Job Summary:

The Planner/Scheduler supports the WTP Project Controls organization in the development, maintenance, analysis, and reporting of the integrated project schedule. The successful candidate will work closely with Control Account Managers (CAMs), Project Managers, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Start‑Up, and other functional groups to ensure planning and scheduling activities effectively support WTP’s mission. This position requires strong Primavera P6 scheduling skills, understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment. 

Part-Time Telework : This position is a full-time role that offers part-time telework flexibility in the Richland, Washington project office. Upon initial hire and onboarding, the position will require full time presence in the Richland, Washington project office, then may offer part-time telework flexibility. This position works a 9/80 schedule, offering every other Friday off.

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.

Please be advised that the telework designation of the position may be changed in the future at the discretion of the company or project. #LI-EH1

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and status detailed Level 3 and Level 4 schedules in Primavera P6 per WTP Project Controls procedures.
• Interface with CAMs to incorporate progress, coding, changes, and performance metrics into the schedule.
• Analyze schedule performance using critical path, float trends, logic reviews, and risk indicators.
• Integrate schedules with cost and performance measurement systems.
• Prepare weekly and monthly schedule reports and variance explanations.
• Support baseline change requests and estimate-to-complete development.
• Identify schedule risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support schedule health checks, surveillance, and audit readiness.
• Participate in planning meetings, field walkdowns, and IPT coordination activities.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in engineering, construction management, business, or related discipline and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Must possess the right to work and remain in the United States without Bechtel visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge)
• Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries—are subject to additional security requirements that limit site access
• Experience in planning/scheduling in engineering, construction, or DOE/nuclear environments
• Proficiency in Primavera P6
• Knowledge of EVMS concepts and schedule/cost integration
• Ability to interpret engineering documents and work packages
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Detail‑oriented work approach
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Problem‑solving and analytical mindset
• Experience on DOE, nuclear, or high-hazard projects preferred

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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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

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