ML Delivery Lead
Bechtel· enterprise· Engineering & Construction· Oct 26, 2026 · 2d ago
Houston, Texas
In office
Full-time
Lead
$129K–$196K est.
10+ years exp
Job description
Requisition ID: 300414
• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Houston, TX
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Project Overview:
Bechtel’s Energy GBU is scaling its AI & Data practice to advance machine learning and predictive analytics across engineering, procurement, project controls, and operations. Successful delivery requires translating business and data opportunities into scalable, production-ready solutions that improve decision-making and deliver measurable value.
The ML Delivery Lead supports this transformation by driving the planning, delivery, and operationalization of machine learning solutions across the Energy Business Unit.
Job Summary:
The ML Delivery Lead leads end-to-end delivery of machine learning and predictive analytics solutions across the Energy Business Unit, translating business needs into production-ready capabilities that deliver measurable value.
The role combines ML knowledge, digital delivery experience, and EPC expertise to deliver scalable, governed, and operationally sustainable solutions from planning through deployment.
"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-TN1
Major Responsibilities:
Machine Learning Solution Delivery
• Lead end-to-end delivery of ML and predictive solutions.
• Manage delivery plans, milestones, resources, and dependencies.
• Coordinate business and technical teams to resolve delivery risks.
Model Development & Deployment Oversight
• Oversee the ML lifecycle from development through deployment.
• Ensure model validation, testing, monitoring, and governance requirements are met.
• Review model performance and production readiness.
Data & Analytics Enablement
• Ensure data availability, quality, and suitability for ML solutions.
• Coordinate data preparation, feature engineering, and pipeline development.
• Align model requirements and performance expectations with business needs.
Business Value & Operational Integration
• Define business outcomes, success measures, and value targets.
• Partner with Change Management on readiness, adoption, and sustainment.
• Track delivery, model readiness, performance, and business value.
Education and Experience Requirements:
• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
Preffered;
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or related field.
• Master’s degree in a related technical field preferred.
• Relevant AI/ML, cloud, data, or analytics certifications preferred.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Industry Experience
• 10–15 years of ML, analytics, data science, or technology delivery experience in energy or industrial environments.
• Knowledge of EPC project delivery, engineering, project controls, or operations.
Machine Learning & Data Experience
• Experience delivering predictive analytics, ML, or AI solutions.
• Knowledge of modeling, validation, feature engineering, and MLOps.
• Familiarity with enterprise AI/data platforms and model governance.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure preferred.
Skills & Competencies
• Technical delivery and program management.
• Business and technical problem-solving.
• Stakeholder communication and cross-functional leadership.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in complex EPC environments.
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.
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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