Infrastructure Area Field Engineer

Bechtel Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an Infrastructure Area Field Engineer for the SPL5 project. You will organize multi-discipline field engineering teams, support preconstruction planning in Houston and mobilize to Sabine Pass, LA on a long‑term basis.

Responsibilities include coordinating with design, managing cost and schedules, overseeing Bechtel standard processes, and ensuring ES&H and quality programs are followed. This role requires strong leadership and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• 5–10 years of relevant field engineering and supervisory experience.
• Experience with Bechtel Standard Work Process Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with design engineering group for constructability and design issues.
• Establish design/field engineering relationships and communication lines with Project Engineer.
• Responsible for quantity take-off, control, tracking, reporting, and forecasting.
• Direct the design of temporary construction facilities as required.
• Direct preparation of requisitions for field materials, substitutions, services, and equipment.
• Review material receiving reports and warehousing to assure correct materials.
• Coordinate interface between construction automation plan and project controls.
• Develop and manage the construction quality program.
• Direct preparation of cost estimates and project cost reports.
• Coordinate with Superintendents and Subcontractors to plan schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

ES&H commitment

Communication skills

Cost management

Scheduling knowledge

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Bechtel BSAPs

Excel/Spreadsheet

Project controls software

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Cameron, LA, Houston, TX

Requisition ID: 298450

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Project Overview

The Cheniere Sabine Pass Liquefaction (SPL) Project is a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export facility located along the Sabine River estuary on the southeastern coast of Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Bulk early work for Stage 1 began at the 1,000+ acre facility in August 2012 and by December 2022, Bechtel had successfully and safely turned over the final phase of Stage 4 to Cheniere. The SPL campus now consists of six operating Trains with an LNG production capacity of approximately 27 million tons per year (MTPA), 3 Jetty superstructures that can accommodate the world’s largest vessels, and dozens of associated buildings and utilities.

Sabine Pass Liquefaction Stage 5 Expansion Project (SPL5) is the newest phase at the SPL facility. It will consist of one liquefaction process train with a production capacity of approximately 5 MTPA; one boil-off gas reliquefaction unit; tie‑ins to existing storage tanks, ship‑loading facilities, and flare systems; and associated utility support infrastructure. SPL5 will perform this work predominantly on a direct hire basis with support from only a few specialty and service subcontractors.

The Infrastructure GBU scope consists of installing 9000+ precast concrete driven piles, construction of a new concrete retaining wall, ground improvement works (inc. soil stabilization and wick drains), extension of the existing earthworks platform, construction of a new network of roads, and modifications to the stormwater drainage system.

The candidate will act as the Infrastructure Area Field Engineer on the SPL5 Project. The candidate may start in the home office in Houston, TX to support preconstruction planning, ahead of project mobilization to the field when the candidate will locate on a long‑term assignment to the project site at Sabine Pass, LA.

Job Summary

The Infrastructure Area Field Engineer is responsible for the organization and direction of multi-discipline field engineering personnel and activities relating to construction engineering, subcontracts, and engineering liaison with the design functional group for the Infrastructure GBU scope of works.

Major Responsibilities

• Coordinate with design engineering group for constructability and design issues.
• Establish a design/field engineering working relationship and lines of communication with the Project Engineer, including agreement on engineering deliverables and overall construction application configuration management.
• Responsible for quantity take-off, control, tracking, reporting, and forecasting.
• Direct the design of temporary construction facilities as required.
• Direct the preparation of requisitions for field procured materials, material substitution, services, and equipment.
• Review material receiving reports and warehousing to assure delivery of correct materials.
• Coordinate and monitor the interface between the construction automation plan and the project controls program at the jobsite.
• Develop and manage the construction quality program.
• Direct preparation of cost estimates for construction activities and coordinate the preparation of cost reports, forecast and progress reports.
• Coordinate with Superintendents and Subcontractors to plan construction schedules.
• Develop and recommend the construction field engineering organization and staffing plan for approval by the Infrastructure Area Manager (or appropriate level of Project Management) and prepare employee requisitions
• Undertake training needs analysis and develop Field Engineering Training Plan for the project.
• Ensure compliance with the implementation, accuracy, and use of all Construction Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).
• Direct preparation of Construction Release Packages (CRPs) / Turnover Packages (TOPs) for submittal to pre‑ops.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or other relevant technical discipline from an accredited university as well as a minimum of 8-10 years of relevant work experience, or 12-14 years relevant experience in the absence of a degree
• A minimum of five years field engineering experience in at least one discipline as well as a minimum of two years supervisory experience.
• Experienced implementing and utilizing Bechtel Standard Work Process Procedures.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of direct hire construction.
• Thorough knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of the use of subcontracts. Knowledge of the contractor/subcontractor’s responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
• Extensive background in construction projects, managing staff, providing leadership, maintaining good client relationships and developing talent within the project.
• Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H). Demonstrated commitment to a Zero Accident safety program.
• Computer‑literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Familiar with current industry quality standards.
• Displays effective communications skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of cost management including estimating and forecast development.

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