Field Engineer - CIF (Insulation)

Bechtel Corporation; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is looking for a skilled project field engineer in Brownsville, Texas. The role involves managing project planning, material management, and safety control on construction sites.

The ideal candidate must possess a bachelor's degree and extensive engineering experience, focusing on quality standards. Flexibility to work various shifts and physically demanding tasks is essential. Join Bechtel and contribute to impactful construction projects.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
• Thorough understanding of engineering disciplines and project management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction drawings and facilitate planning methods.
• Initiate requisitions for field purchases and manage material.
• Ensure safety requirements are met on site.

Skills

Technical knowledge of construction engineering

Knowledge of safety programs

Familiarity with environmental compliance

Experience with subcontractor administration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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: Prepare construction drawings and sketches; facilitate planning construction methods and procedures.
• Material Management: Initiate requisitions for field purchases; prepare quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment.
• Quantities: Verify commodities on quantity tracking systems or other computer database systems as required.
• Safety / Quality Control: Ensure zero accident philosophy and requirements are implemented and adhered to by craft and others in the operational area; ensure tools and equipment are safe and operated safely.
• Technical: Proactively consider continuous learning or pursue appropriate learning activities.
• System Turnover Coordinator: Develop firm understanding of system and area scoping and drawings required for package development.
• STR / Subcontract Coordinator: Review and approve inspection test plans; coordinate reviews of subcontractor submittals.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Typically requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Technical knowledge of all phases of construction engineering relating to a single discipline interfacing with all areas, or in a multi-discipline position assigned to a single area.
• Thorough knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration.
• Familiar with Bechtel’s Business Ethics handbook and policies.
• 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.
• Knowledge of project-specific environmental compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Bechtel’s “Zero Accidents” safety program.
• Knowledge of the use of subcontracts; knowledge of the contractor/subcontractor’s responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
• Prior experience supervising and administering subcontractors.

Additional Information

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule as required that may include but not limited to night shift or split shift.
• Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to extensive walking on a construction site in high heat and humidity, climbing ladders and scaffolding, working on elevated platforms or uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must be able to walk into and out of the project environment. Must use appropriate standard issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.

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].