Field Engineer - SMP/Pre-Assembly

Bechtel Corporation; Four Ways; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Programs enhancing culture

Time to recharge

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Queensland seeks a Field Engineer to support Superintendents with work scope packages and cost estimates for project preassembly. You will ensure field engineering activities comply with safety and quality standards through effective coordination.

Preferred candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree and significant civil/structural construction experience, particularly in process plants within Australia. Strong communication skills and a commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years relevant experience or 9–12 years work experience, with at least 5 years in civil/structural construction.
• Experience in engineering of process plants in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Support construction Superintendents with work scope packages and cost estimates.
• Coordinate all issues related to structural and piping execution.
• Prepare field material requisitions and monitor status of deliveries.
• Document inspections for structural, piping, and electrical work scopes.
• Verify alignment with material delivery schedules and project milestones.

Skills

Project engineering processes

Management of SMP engineering packages

Rigging construction practices

Effective communication

Planning and problem solving

Commitment to safety programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent

Job description

Requisition ID

295630

Location and Telework

• Relocation Authorized: National - Camp
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Cloncurry, QLD

Job Summary

In this role, you will support construction Superintendents in developing work scope packages and cost estimates for a project’s preassembly program, including structural, piping and electrical support infrastructure elements.

You will provide project field engineering specialization and expertise with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing, and subcontract coordination. Your recommendations will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.

Major Responsibilities

• Act as single point of contact for coordination and resolution of all issues related to structural, piping and electrical (limited to electrical support infrastructure such as cable tray and support) execution in the pre‑assembly yard and field.
• Assist the Advanced Work Packaging team with development of work packages.
• Execute field material take‑offs from design drawings.
• Prepare field material requisitions for materials and monitor status of purchase orders and deliveries.
• Perform and document inspections for the structural work scope on an ongoing basis.
• Perform and document inspections for the piping work scope on an ongoing basis.
• Coordinate with the Electrical FE to perform and document inspections for the electrical work scope on an ongoing basis.
• Review quality documentation for content and accuracy per approved inspection and test plans.
• Interpret design requirements and ensure installation methods and finished work are in conformance with applicable design drawings, specifications, standards, and codes.
• Troubleshoot technical and constructability issues with design engineer or fabricator, using input from Supervision.
• Document field changes and non‑conformances using formal approval processes.
• Participate in quality assurance reviews and facilitate resolution of quality findings related to civil structural activities.
• Review short‑ and long‑term schedules developed by Supervision and verify alignment with material delivery schedules and key project milestone dates.
• Provide support to Superintendents to establish requirements for manpower, tools, equipment, and material requirements.
• Verify superintendent’s reported progress, resolve comments or discrepancies, and input installed quantities to Steel Slayer on an ongoing basis.
• Monitor actual work progress compared to the project schedule.
• Lead final area walk‑downs, punchlisting, close‑out, and turnover of preassembled structures.
• Assist with development and review of as‑built documentation.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Required: Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 5–8 years of relevant experience or 9–12 years of relevant work experience, with a minimum of 5 years of construction work experience in the civil/structural discipline.
• Experience in engineering of process plants or material‑handling plants in Australia.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of project engineering processes and procedures and their interaction with other disciplines.
• Experience and proven ability to manage SMP engineering packages.
• Experience in rigging construction practices and current knowledge of new methods of design and construction.
• Effective communication skills along with demonstrated supervision skills.
• Solid planning and problem‑solving skills.
• Physical capabilities: extensive walking in and around a construction site in extreme heat and cold, climbing ladders, working on elevated platforms and scaffolds, crawling and crouching, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces for extended periods of time.
• Preference given to previous Bechtel experience.
• Experience managing technical services subcontracts is desirable.
• Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H).
• Demonstrated commitment to a Zero Accident safety program.

Total Rewards / Benefits

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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 [e-mail].