Instrument Field Engineer

Bechtel Global Corporation; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust employee benefits

Employee growth support

Job summary

Bechtel Global Corporation in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Project Field Engineer specialized in LNG construction. You will manage work planning, material management, technical inspections, and subcontract coordination.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years of relevant experience, with a strong background in oil, gas, or petrochemical construction. Bechtel offers robust benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, and similar fields.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction drawings and facilitate planning methods.
• Initiate requisitions and prepare quantity takeoffs.
• Verify quantities on tracking systems.
• Ensure safety and zero-accident philosophy is followed.
• Develop understanding of system scopes.
• Review and approve inspection test plans.

Skills

Field construction experience

Vendor procedures knowledge

Team motivation and leadership

Problem-solving under pressure

Construction project experience

MS Office proficiency

Knowledge of industry codes and standards

Managing subcontracts

LNG construction experience

Automation tools knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

Requisition ID

296185

Job Details

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Lake Charles, LA

Project Overview

Louisiana LNG is located approximately 11 miles southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The project includes a mid-scale, mixed-refrigerant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on the west side of the Calcasieu River. There are five identical process plants. Each process plant consists of one gas pre‑treatment unit, one condensate stabilization unit, and four Chart heavy hydrocarbon (HHC) removal and liquefaction groups. The facility will include associated utilities, refrigerant storage, three 235,000 m³ full‑containment LNG storage tanks, and three marine berths.

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 when in the operational area; keep tools and equipment in safe condition and operated safely.
• Technical: proactively pursue continuous learning or show interest to pursue appropriate learning activities.
• System Turnover Coordinator: develop firm understanding of system and area scoping and drawings required for package development.
• Subcontract Coordinator: review and approve inspection test plans; coordinate reviews of subcontractor submittals.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Required 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

• Experience in a field construction environment working with specifications, vendor procedures, instructions, and codes.
• Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead team members effectively and positively in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to problem‑solve in high‑pressure situations.
• Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing, or power generating station construction.
• Good knowledge in MS Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and other common construction industry applications.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Experience managing technical services subcontracts.
• Experience on an LNG construction site.
• Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of Project Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including Setroute, Unifier, Aconex, DSCS, PTR, Agile, Navisworks, and other automation tools used on Bechtel projects.

Physical Requirements

Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections, including but not limited to extensive walking on a construction site in high heat and high humidity, climbing ladders and scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, uneven surfaces, and small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must be able to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress) and use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) such as harness, life vest, or lift buckets.

Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits to support employee growth and well‑being. For more information, visit Bechtel Total Rewards.

Equal Opportunity

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].