Field Tech: Construction Automation & Drones

Bechtel Global Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Construction Technology Field Technician to deploy, configure, and support field devices and related software on active project sites. You will work with field crews to ensure devices are functional, connected, and ready for daily operations, focusing on real-world field execution.

This hands-on role involves managing tablets, mobile phones, radios, push-to-talk systems, and drones, with emphasis on quick problem resolution and safe, efficient project progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on field experience deploying or supporting field devices such as tablets or radios.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain construction technology hardware and field devices across the project site.
• Prepare, issue, and manage field devices for construction crews, ensuring readiness for daily operations.
• Install and support project applications on mobile devices to enable field use.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, device, and connectivity issues in real time to minimize disruption.
• Support the use of drones and reality capture technologies in the field.
• Coordinate data transfer and processing from field devices for project use.

Skills

Field device deployment

Troubleshooting

Site collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/Construction Mgmt/Engineering

Tools

Mobile Device Mgmt

Drones

Push-to-Talk systems

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a Construction Technology Field Technician to deploy, configure, and support field devices and related software on active project sites. You will work with field crews to ensure devices are functional, connected, and ready for daily operations, focusing on real-world field execution.

This hands-on role involves managing tablets, mobile phones, radios, push-to-talk systems, and drones, with emphasis on quick problem resolution and safe, efficient project progress.