Civil Execution & Field Engineering Lead

Bechtel Corporation; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Reston, VA seeks a Lead Corporate Civil professional to guide civil execution across concrete, steel, and architectural finishes. You will develop training, SWPP updates, constructability programs, and drive field-driven innovation.

This role emphasizes combining field solutions with corporate technical authority, requiring extensive civil construction experience and leadership across EPC environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or international equivalent.
• 10–13 years of relevant experience; 15+ years civil construction experience often preferred.
• Experience as Lead Civil Field Engineer or Project Field Engineer.
• Experience with large EPC projects and regulatory environments.
• Proficiency in Power BI and digital delivery tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Bechtel’s civil execution program and standardization of civil activities (concrete placement, structural steel erection, architectural finishes).
• Develop Civil training to assess field engineering capability.
• Lead concrete technical excellence including mix designs and placement sequencing.
• Perform project CSA assessments and provide direct field support.
• Drive constructability integration with Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and EPC Functions.
• Develop and maintain Civil SWPPs aligned with industry standards and lessons learned.
• Drive innovation including AI, Power BI analytics, and digital delivery tools.

Skills

Civil engineering

Field leadership

Constructability

Training development

Power BI

Digital delivery tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Full-Time Telework
• Work Location: Reston, VA

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.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Job Summary

Lead Corporate Civil discipline execution across concrete, structural steel, architectural finishes, and earthworks. Develop Civil training, SWPP updates, constructability programs, and innovation initiatives. Serve as corporate technical authority supporting projects with field-driven solutions.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Major Responsibilities

• Oversee Bechtel’s civil execution program supporting the standardization and optimization of civil activities (concrete placement, structural steel erection, and architectural finishes - CSA).
• Develop Civil training to assess field engineering capability.
• Lead concrete technical excellence focused on improving mix designs, large and small placement field improvements, placement sequencing, and innovative improvements (including AI technologies).
• Perform project CSA assessments and provide direct field support.
• Lead constructability integration with Advanced Work Packaging (AWP), EPC Functions, Bechtel Equipment Operations (BEO), the Weld Applied Technical Center (WATC), GBUs and Projects.
• Develop and maintain Civil SWPPs aligned with ACI, AISC, ASCE, and other industry standards and project lessons learned.
• Drive innovation including AI, Power BI analytics, and digital execution tools.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.
• 15+ years Civil construction experience.
• Experience as Lead Civil Field Engineer or equivalent.
• Experience as a Project Field Engineer (PFE) or Area Field Engineer (AFE).
• Experience with large EPC projects and regulatory environments.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Deep civil expertise (concrete, steel, utilities, architectural finishes, earthworks).
• Field engineering leadership and EPC execution experience.
• Constructability and problem-solving capability.
• Training development and workforce leadership.
• Proficiency in, Power BI, and digital delivery tools.

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

Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary

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.

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