PD&P Field Engineer & Designer – Piping/Plant Layout

Bechtel; South Australia; Remote; CLP 36,000,000 - 60,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Chile seeks a Resident Engineer—P&DP for EPC/EPCM projects in Spence. You will provide design support during construction, commissioning and start-up, translating piping layouts into field installations while maintaining technical integrity.

You will review field change documents, work packages, isometrics and equipment layouts, resolve constructability issues, and ensure compliance with codes, standards, and client specs. Strong field communication and 3D modeling skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) with 5–8 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD for drawings.
• Strong 3D plant modeling and design review skills.
• Familiarity with AWP, CWP, and IWP processes.
• Experience with MTOs and field material requirements.
• Familiarity with Field Change Documents (FCDs) and field revisions.
• Good written and verbal English; ability to communicate with site teams.
• Right to live and work in country of assignment without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate piping and equipment layouts against actual site conditions.
• Assess PD&P scope changes and field modifications for impacts.
• Review Field Change Documents (FCDs) and proposed piping modifications.
• Ensure designs comply with installation codes, project specs, and standards.
• Coordinate with Field Engineering, Construction, and Home Office Engineering to resolve issues.
• Review material requirements and support substitutions/deviations as needed.
• Visit job sites to verify conditions and interpret drawings.

Skills

MicroStation

AutoCAD

3D plant modeling

AWP/CWP/IWP

MTOs & material specs

Field coordination

English (written)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5–8 years

Job description

Bechtel Chile seeks a Resident Engineer—P&DP for EPC/EPCM projects in Spence. You will provide design support during construction, commissioning and start-up, translating piping layouts into field installations while maintaining technical integrity.

You will review field change documents, work packages, isometrics and equipment layouts, resolve constructability issues, and ensure compliance with codes, standards, and client specs. Strong field communication and 3D modeling skills are essential.