Field Automation Engineer — Construction Tech & Systems

Bechtel; Town of Clay (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Construction Automation Specialist in Clay, NY to support the day-to-day operation, setup, and maintenance of construction automation systems on an active project. You will provide hands-on support for digital tools, workflows, and field-related technology used by project teams.

Under the Construction Automation Lead, you will focus on practical execution, system setup, user support, and ensuring reliable construction automation operations in a dynamic environment. 0

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 5–8 years of relevant experience or 9–12 years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience supporting construction technology, digital systems, or site-based IT/automation environments.
• Hands-on experience with field technology platforms and Bechtel automation tools or equivalent software.

Responsibilities

• Supports day-to-day operation and maintenance of Construction Automation systems.
• Assists with setup, configuration, and administration of Construction Automation applications, including reports, user access, and security roles.
• Assists in deploying Automation systems on mobile devices such as tablets and phones.
• Monitors system usage and data quality; addresses routine issues impacting daily operations.
• Supports user training, onboarding, and day-to-day assistance for project teams and contractors.
• Follows approved Construction Automation standards, configurations, and procedures.
• Documents common issues and resolutions to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Construction tech

Problem solving

Field collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

TEAMWorks

SetRoute

Smart Completions

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a Construction Automation Specialist in Clay, NY to support the day-to-day operation, setup, and maintenance of construction automation systems on an active project. You will provide hands-on support for digital tools, workflows, and field-related technology used by project teams.

Under the Construction Automation Lead, you will focus on practical execution, system setup, user support, and ensuring reliable construction automation operations in a dynamic environment. 0