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Senior Startup Automation Analyst

Bechtel
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/15/2026

Requisition ID: 287383

  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family
  • Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
  • Work Location: Reston, VA


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.

Job Summary:

Corporate Startup Automation has the responsibility to support all the software tools used by Commissioning and Startup personnel on projects while identifying, evaluating and implementing new ways to improve work processes through data and software automation. Startup Automation exists within the wider corporate-level EPC Functions Automation Organization and is seeking to develop the talent pool of Automation Professionals and Startup Engineers equipped for a digital future to support our projects safety and efficiently execute Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Startup and Operations of major facilities across our Global Business Units of Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Mining and Metals, Infrastructure, and Nuclear & Security.

The Senior Startup Automation will be actively involved in the support and deployment of software applications used by Construction and Startup personnel on projects. They will also actively identify gaps in the work process and use their knowledge, experience and creativity to design automation solutions that improve the work process, data quality and user satisfaction.


"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.”
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Major Responsibilities:

  • Integral part of the work team helping to improve the digitalization of Bechtel’s work processes.
  • Collaborate with end users on issues and gaps in the software or the work process.
  • Evaluate among different tools and selects suitable software solutions to meet the needs of our end users with a bias for finding long term solutions that can be applied across multiple projects rather than short term fixes.
  • Writes SQL queries against Access, MS SQL and Oracle databases to pull together and manipulate information from different tables and sources to create custom views that are used in reports and other tools.
  • Writes SQL DML statements to update, insert and delete data to help support custom applications.
  • Writes SQL DDL statements to create and alter tables and views to help support custom applications.
  • Writes SQL Stored Procedures to help support custom applications.
  • Compiles and drafts content for technical user manuals, software training videos, training presentations and presentations to upper management.
  • Conduct training and mentoring of GBU and project super users on Software Automation tools.
  • Support Smart Completions and conduct testing and deploying new versions.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Level 1

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Level 2

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Basic knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience, ideally through time deployed to project worksites
  • Advanced understanding of EPC functions integrations tools and EPC work processes.
  • Good understanding of Bechtel standard startup testing and commissioning procedures (STCPs).
  • Experience with database systems such as Access, Oracle, and SQL Server.
  • Experience developing and deploying reports, queries, dashboards etc…
  • Experience in Database tools including BcsTools, SSMS, Oracle SQL Developer.
  • Experience developing SQL stored procedures and cursor configuration.
  • Excellent communication and problem solving ability.
  • Proficient in technical writing and making oral presentations.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with or exposure to Hexagon’s Smart Completions Software.
  • Experience with or exposure to TEAMworks and associated applications of Completions Module and EQMS.
  • Experience with or exposure to SETroute, Infoworks and Aconex.
  • Experience with or exposure to Bechtel standard construction work processes and procedures (SWPPs).
  • Experience in Bechtel Startup on multiple GBUs.
  • Advanced knowledge of Project Controls quantity tracking and reporting processes.

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.


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
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