Electrical Field Engineer

Bechtel Global Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Bechtel Global Corporation is seeking a Project Field Engineer to provide expertise in work planning, material management, and safety control. This role requires strong communication skills and significant construction experience.

Located in Reston, Virginia, the successful candidate will lead project activities ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The position offers opportunities to participate in dynamic projects across various locations in the USA.

Qualifications

• Requires 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
• Good knowledge of industry standards related to startup, maintenance, operations, or testing.
• Understands project workflows from design to fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction drawings and sketches.
• Ensure zero accident philosophy and requirements.
• Develop a thorough understanding of system and area scoping.

Skills

Construction experience

Heavy industrial construction experience

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of engineering methods

Computer literacy

Leadership skills

Collaboration in a team environment

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

Aconex

Set Route

Job description

Requisition ID: 293432

Relocation Authorized: National - Accompanied

Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

Work Location: Various Work Locations USA, Brownsville, TX, Lake Charles, LA, Port Arthur, TX

Job Summary

In this role you will provide project field engineering specialization and expertise with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and subcontract coordination. Your recommendations will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.

Major Responsibilities

• Work Planning & Packaging: Prepares construction drawings and sketches; leads preparation of construction drawings and schedules and the design of temporary construction facilities; ensures preparation of "as built" drawings and other job plans.
• Material Management: Initiates requisitions for field purchases; prepares quantity takeoffs 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 craft and others when in the operational area, and tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.
• Technical: Proactively considers continuous learning or shows interest to pursue appropriate learning activities.
• System Turnover Coordinator: Develops firm understanding of system and area scoping and drawings required for package development.
• STR / Subcontract Coordinator: Reviews and approves inspection test plans; coordinates reviews of subcontractor submittals.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires 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

• Construction experience assigned to a construction site.
• Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
• Displays effective communication skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Good knowledge and understanding of engineering systems, applications of startup and operations; and previous experience in commissioning roles.
• Broad knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and criteria pertinent to startup, maintenance, operations, or testing.
• Collaborates well in a team environment.
• Good leadership skills & able to provide technical guidance for testing, startup, and operations activities.
• Good knowledge in MS Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and other relevant Bechtel used applications (Aconex, Set Route).
• Understands project workflows from design, estimation, construction administration and coordination, and fabrication.

Work Includes Physical Requirements

Field inspections and the physical ability to conduct field inspections which require 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 walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).

Total Rewards / Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. For more information, visit Bechtel Total Rewards.

Diversity Statement

Bechtel is committed to fostering diverse teams. We value nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. We are a company where every colleague feels that they belong and are treated equitably.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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].