Civil Field Engineer

Bechtel Corporation; Orovada (NV); On-site; USD 91,000 - 138,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

401K plan with matching and profit-sharing

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking a civil field engineer for the Thacker Pass project in Nevada. The role involves providing engineering expertise, ensuring safety, and managing material and quantity requirements. Ideal candidates will have a degree and considerable relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary range from $91,000 to $138,800 annually, with relocation support and a full-time office-based telework option.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
• Prior US Mega-Project direct hire construction experience is necessary.
• Strong understanding of above and below ground construction requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide project civil field engineering specialization and expertise.
• Prepare construction drawings and sketches.
• Ensure zero accident philosophy is implemented.
• Verify quantities in systems as required.
• Develop understanding of system drawings for package development.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Safety and quality control practices

Computer literacy in applications

Knowledge of project environmental compliance

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Project Overview

Thacker Pass is the largest known lithium resource in the United States. The project will produce more lithium carbonate than any other USA facility, powering approximately 1 million electric vehicles per year. Bechtel, as the EPCM contractor for Lithium Americas, will manage engineering, procurement, construction, and integration of the mine and processing facilities. The project includes a $1 B procurement spend and is located in north‑central Nevada.

Job Summary

Provide civil field engineering specialization and expertise across work planning, material management, quantity verification, safety and quality control, technical inspection, testing, and subcontract coordination to ensure safe and compliant civil field activities.

Major Responsibilities

Work Planning & Packaging

• Prepares construction drawings and sketches.
• Facilitates planning of construction methods and procedures.

Material Management

• Initiates requisitions for field purchases.
• Prepares quantity take‑offs of field purchased material and equipment.

Quantities

• Verifies commodities on quantity tracking systems or other computer database systems as required.

Safety / Quality Control

• Ensures zero accident philosophy and requirements are implemented and adhered to by crew and others in the operational area.

Technical

• Proactively pursues continuous learning and appropriate learning activities.

System Turnover Coordinator (Direct Hire)

• Develops firm understanding of system and area scope and required drawings for package development.

STR / Subcontract Coordinator

• Reviews and approves inspection test plans.
• Coordinates reviews of subcontractor submittals.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of civil engineering disciplines related to heavy industrial projects.
• Thorough knowledge of civil construction activities for above‑ground, below‑ground, and material storage requirements.
• Understanding of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Handbook and Bechtel Core Processes.
• Knowledge of project‑specific environmental compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Bechtel “Zero Accidents” safety program.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications per BSAP standards.
• Knowledge of current industry design standards.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Prior U.S. mega‑project direct‑hire construction experience.

Total Rewards and Benefits

Bechtel offers a competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, vision plans, optional disability and supplemental insurance, 160 hours paid time off annually, nine paid holidays, parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a 401(k) plan with matching and profit‑sharing.

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].