Field Welding Engineer: Lead Welding Program & NDE

Bechtel Corporation; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Field Welding Engineer for the Cheyenne Power Hub project in Cheyenne, WY. You will implement and maintain the Bechtel Field Welding program and coordinate welding activities across the CCGT area to ensure quality and compliance.

The role requires 8–14 years of welding experience, strong knowledge of SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and NDE coordination with construction partners. You will support weld procedure oversight and ensure safe, compliant field operations.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or international equivalent and 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 years of experience in place of a degree.
• Deep knowledge of welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW) and welding codes.
• Experience coordinating NDE and weld qualifications with construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Implements and maintains the Bechtel Field Welding program for all welding operations and may serve as Lead Field Welding Engineer on large projects.
• Provides welding engineering support to ensure compliance with codes, client and Bechtel standards.
• Manages welding test labs, welder qualifications, and rod room responsibilities.
• Schedules NDE with construction and subcontractors for efficient, cost-effective inspections.

Skills

Welding Engineering

NDE

Quality Assurance

Field Welding

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Tools

TeamWorks/WITS

NDE Certifications (VT/PT/MT)

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a Field Welding Engineer for the Cheyenne Power Hub project in Cheyenne, WY. You will implement and maintain the Bechtel Field Welding program and coordinate welding activities across the CCGT area to ensure quality and compliance.

The role requires 8–14 years of welding experience, strong knowledge of SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and NDE coordination with construction partners. You will support weld procedure oversight and ensure safe, compliant field operations.