CIF Field Engineer

Bechtel Global Corporation; Town of Clay (NY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Paid time off 160 hours

Nine paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Bechtel Global Corporation in Clay, NY is seeking a field engineer to support CIF scopes within coatings, insulation, and fireproofing. You will plan, coordinate, and execute construction activities, supporting superintendents, crafts, subcontractors, and other disciplines to ensure safe, compliant work per design.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5–8 years of relevant experience, with strong knowledge of CIF systems and coordination across teams.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5–8 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of CIF standards, installation requirements, and quality controls.
• Ability to coordinate with engineering, construction, and quality teams to resolve NCRs.

Responsibilities

• Develop IWPs and short interval plans for CIF scopes.
• Prepare and review drawings, instructions, specs, and installation details.
• Coordinate with superintendents for planning readiness, permits, materials, and execution.
• Verify quantities and support progress tracking for CIF materials.
• Ensure CIF materials and systems align with project needs.
• Interface with superintendents, crafts, and subcontractors to coordinate technical requirements.
• Support inspection planning, NCR resolution, punch closure, turnover docs.
• Promote Zero Accident Philosophy during CIF activities.

Skills

CIF knowledge

Coatings knowledge

Insulation systems

Fireproofing systems

Quality coordination

BSAP usage

Cross-discipline coordination

NCR resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)

Tools

BSAP

Job description

Requisition ID: 298291

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Clay, NY
• Salary Range: 91,000 - 138,800 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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.

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Project Overview:

Bechtel's Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building and commissioning a semiconductor fab in Clay, NY. M&T is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, datacenter, life sciences, and electric vehicle markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T solves the industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

Assigned to a field engineering organization supporting Coatings, Insulation, and Fireproofing (CIF) scopes. Responsible for planning, coordination, and execution support of construction activities within assigned discipline and area. Supports superintendents, Craft Professionals, subcontractors, and other disciplines to ensure work is executed safely, in accordance with design, and quality. Performs general field engineering functions including work planning/work package development, material management, quantity tracking, quality verification, and technical coordination.
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Major Responsibilities:

• Supports development of Installation Work Packages (IWPs) and short interval planning for Coatings, Insulation, and Fireproofing (CIF) scopes.
• Prepares and reviews construction drawings, sketches, field instructions, specifications, and installation details related to CIF work activities.
• Coordinates with superintendents to ensure workface planning readiness, sequencing, access, permits, materials, and execution alignment.
• Verifies installed quantities and supports progress tracking systems for coatings, insulation, fireproofing, and related materials.
• Ensures CIF materials, coating systems, insulation materials, jacketing, vapor barriers, fireproofing materials, and required installation components are available and aligned with construction needs.
• Interfaces with Superintendents, Craft Professionals, and subcontractors to coordinate technical requirements, resolve field issues, and maintain construction progress.
• Supports inspection and test planning, quality verification, NCR resolution, punch closure, and turnover documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Promotes and supports Zero Accident Philosophy and safe execution of all CIF activities.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and typically 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of coatings, surface preparation, insulation systems, fireproofing systems, and associated personnel protection applications
• Understands CIF technical standards, installation requirements, inspection points, quality requirements, and work sequences for large industrial projects to ensure work is compliant per specifications and drawings.
• Skills to ensure IFC drawings, quantities, materials, inspections, access, permits, and workface readiness are available to support IWPs, superintendents, subcontractors, and project schedules.
• Organizational skills to track quantities, inspect quality, and understand progress reporting using Bechtel Standard Applications Programs (BSAP)
• Ability to coordinate with engineering, construction, quality, subcontractors, survey, and other disciplines to resolve NCRs, prevent rework, and elevate systemic risks or problems early and clearly.

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.com/total-rewards

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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.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

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