Field Engineer — FIFO for Major Infrastructure Project

Bechtel Corporation; Jabiru; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a senior field engineer to lead planning, quantity verification, and subcontract coordination on the Ranger Project near Jabiru, NT. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to Bechtel standards, with a 2:1 FIFO roster to Jabiru and travel between project sites as required.

Local applicants encouraged to apply. You will manage field engineering activities, mentor team members, and ensure timely delivery of work packs while coordinating with ERA and Rio Tinto

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (or international equivalent) with 5–12 years of relevant field experience.
• Experience in earthworks, grading, and civil construction quality assurance.
• Strong leadership in a team-based environment and subcontractor supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepares construction drawings and sketches.
• Facilitates planning construction methods and procedures.
• Initiates requisitions for field purchases and prepares quantity takeoffs.
• Verifies commodities on quantity tracking systems and other databases.
• Ensures safety and quality control compliance on the site.

Skills

Field engineering

Construction planning

Quantity takeoffs

Contract administration

Subcontract coordination

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

ACAD

Propeller

Survey packages

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a senior field engineer to lead planning, quantity verification, and subcontract coordination on the Ranger Project near Jabiru, NT. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to Bechtel standards, with a 2:1 FIFO roster to Jabiru and travel between project sites as required.

Local applicants encouraged to apply. You will manage field engineering activities, mentor team members, and ensure timely delivery of work packs while coordinating with ERA and Rio Tinto