Civil/Concrete Field Engineer

Bechtel Global Corporation; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Field Engineer to provide project field engineering support on LNG plant projects along the US Gulf Coast, with potential mobility to other Bechtel Global units. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to project requirements.

You will contribute to work planning, material management, quantity validation, and turnover coordination while coordinating with engineering, construction, and subcontractors to resolve field issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (or international equivalent) with 2–5 years of relevant experience or 6–9 years total experience.
• Experience as construction engineer or supervisor leading technical work.
• Knowledge of heavy industrial/construction projects and safety requirements.
• Ability to work in active construction environments including ladders, scaffolds, and elevated platforms.

Responsibilities

• Reviews design documents and field conditions to support concrete construction activities.
• Prepares work packages, construction sketches, field instructions, and technical documentation.
• Assists with planning construction methods, sequencing, and installation activities.
• Reviews RFIs, field changes, subcontractor submittals, and inspection and test plans.

Skills

Field engineering

Leadership

Safety & ES&H

Construction planning

RFIs & submittals

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Tools

BSAP standards

MS Word

MS Excel

Databases

Job description

Project Overview:

The selected candidate will initially be placed on one of our four Liquefied Natural Gas Plant Projects in the US Gulf Coast Region for our Energy Global Business Unit, but we may also require the selected candidate to have future mobility to one of our other Global Business Units in a different location. The ideal candidate will have market sector/ sub sector construction industry experience in energy (liquefied natural gas), manufacturing and technology (semiconductor, chemical, pharmaceutical, data centers, fire power generation), infrastructure (aviation, rail, roads/bridges), mining and minerals (water treatment plant, mineral extraction, metal refining), & nuclear, security, and environmental (nuclear power epc, power distribution, combined cycle, defense and space, environmental cleanup). As needs arise in our growing business, there will be expectation for the candidate to be fully mobile.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will provide project field engineering support with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and coordination of system turnover. Your work will contribute to ensuring field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements. #LI-BH1

Major Responsibilities:

Work Planning & Packaging

• Reviews design documents and field conditions to support concrete construction activities.


• Prepares work packages, construction sketches, field instructions, and technical documentation.


• Assists with planning construction methods, sequencing, and installation activities.


• Coordinates with engineering, construction, quality, and subcontractors to resolve field issues.

Material Management & Quantities

• Initiates requisitions for field-purchased materials and equipment.


• Prepares quantity takeoffs and verifies installed quantities for tracking and reporting.


• Assists with material receiving, tracking, and forecasting activities.

Safety & Quality

• Ensures Bechtel's Zero Accidents philosophy and project ES&H requirements are implemented and followed.


• Verifies concrete construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, procedures, and quality requirements.


• Supports inspections, testing, and documentation for concrete placement, reinforcing steel, formwork, and embedded items.

Technical & Construction Support

• Provides technical guidance for concrete construction activities and supports resolution of field engineering issues.


• Reviews RFIs, field changes, subcontractor submittals, and inspection and test plans.


• Maintains knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and construction practices.

Turnover & Subcontract Coordination

• Supports system turnover activities, punch-list resolution, and turnover documentation.


• Coordinates with subcontractors to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.

Continuous Improvement

• Promotes continuous learning and identifies opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and work processes.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Required bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Work experience as a construction engineer, engineer or assistant superintendent leading to an understanding of the technical knowledge described above.


• Technical knowledge of a specialized engineering discipline, cost, scheduling and/or contracts administration relating to the construction of heavy industrial or commercial complexes.


• Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.


• Ability to work in a active construction environment including walking rebar and climbing formwork and scaffold to perform required inspections.


• Knowledge and understanding of the application and requirements of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Handbook and the Bechtel Core Processes as they relate to area of responsibility.


• Familiar with Bechtel's Business Ethics handbook and policies.


• Prior experience supervising and administering subcontractors.


• Knowledge of Bechtel's "Zero Accidents" safety program.


• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications in accordance with current Bechtel Standard Application Program (BSAP) standards.


• Knowledge of the use of subcontracts; knowledge of the contractor/ subcontractor's responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.

Additional Information: Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces.Some lifting may be required.Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress).Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).

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

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