Field Engineer - Subcontract Coordinator (Switchyard) - Reston, VA

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Reston (VA)

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USD 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

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Job summary

Bechtel in Reston, Virginia, is seeking an Operations Specialist-level Field Engineer – Subcontract Coordinator for a major Combined Cycle Gas Turbine project. The role supports preconstruction planning, with potential field mobilization to Cheyenne, WY; position is contingent on project awards and is on-site in Reston per job details.

The candidate should provide extensive subcontract coordination, material control, and quality assurance support, ensuring adherence to safety, schedule, and

Qualifications

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
Strong electrical knowledge on cable pulling, raceway installation A/G and U/G along with applicable electrical codes (IEEE, NEC, NFPA).

Responsibilities

Manage field subcontract coordination and planning.
Ensure safety, quality, and schedule compliance on subcontracted work.
Coordinate between design engineering and subcontractors.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Subcontract management

Field coordination

Contractor liaison

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Job Description

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Job Description

Only applicable to Reston : Salary Range: $106,900 - $154,700 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant).

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Project Overview

The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas fired power generation facilities in the U.S. Our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery this year.

The candidate will act as the Field Engineer – Subcontract Coordinator on the Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Project in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The candidate may start in the home office in Reston-VA; as single status, to support preconstruction planning, ahead of project mobilization to the field. This position is contingent upon project awards.

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. Your primary responsibility will be related to the subcontract executed portions of the project, but may evolve to include support of direct hire scopes of work as directed by the Area Field Engineer.

Major Responsibilities

Work Planning & Packaging

Prepares construction drawings and sketches pertaining to a subcontract scope of work.

Facilitates planning construction methods and procedures.

Material Management

Initiates requisitions for field purchases

Prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment.

Issues Material Withdrawal Requests (MWRs) to subcontractors as applicable.

Tracks the ROS and need dates ensuring that any Bechtel provided materials are available to support the subcontractors schedule.

Quantities

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

Responsible for tracking and validating subcontractor claimed quantities.

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.

Ensures that contractors are following the agreed to quality standards in the subcontract. Audits and inspects contractors work and deliverables accordingly.

Technical

Provides support to the resolution of technical issues and/or nonconformities.

Acts as liaison between design engineering and subcontractor supporting the resolution of issues as they arise.

Responsible for the inspecting subcontractors scope as identified by the approved Inspection and Test Plans.

System Turnover Coordinator

For Direct Hire

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, ensuring that all submittals are reviewed and coded by the appropriate parties including construction and engineering.

Reviews and supports the subcontract administrator in reviewing subcontractor claims.

Ensures timely submittal of documentation from subcontractor to Bechtel, in accordance with the ITP and subcontract.

Auto req ID

481415BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Education and Experience Requirements:

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

Coordinates with Procurement on subcontract requirements providing technical support and guidance, liaising with design engineering as necessary.

Attends kickoff meetings and coordinates between Subcontractors and Superintendents

Collects daily shift reports from subcontractors and verifies records

Reviews Subcontractor performance and liaises with Superintendents

Records delays, breakdowns and non-conformances in subcontract performance

Supports and/or generates the meeting minutes from all subcontractor progress meetings as directed by the Area/Lead Field Engineer.

Basic to intermediate knowledge of subcontract management, preference given to those that have managed contractors using the Bechtel systems and SWPPs.

Strong electrical knowledge on cable pulling, raceway installation A/G and U/G along with applicable electrical codes (IEEE, NEC, NFPA, etc.)

Prior experience in the installation of Gas Insulated Switchyards is desirable.

City*

Reston

State*

Virginia

Job_Category

Engineering

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Bechtel