Instrumentation Field Engineer - EPCM Lithium Project

Bechtel; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an experienced Field Engineer specialist to provide project field engineering and coordination for the Thacker Pass project. You will manage work planning, material control, safety/quality oversight, and subcontract coordination to ensure safe, efficient execution.

The role requires heavy industrial direct-hire construction experience and the ability to align engineering solutions with subcontractors and on-site teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent and 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with direct-hire craft and subcontractor coordination in large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical operations, codes, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and organize Direct Hire craft and subcontractor activities; coordinate electrical and instrumentation work.
• Track construction schedules, resources, materials, and equipment needs.
• Prepare JHA, schedules, and manning charts; review subcontractor methods and progress.
• Coordinate interfaces with external parties to align with overall schedules.
• Review installation of materials/equipment for conformance to drawings and specs.
• Enforce company field policies and safety rules on site.

Skills

Electrical systems

Construction scheduling

Stakeholder management

OSHA compliance

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Bechtel is seeking an experienced Field Engineer specialist to provide project field engineering and coordination for the Thacker Pass project. You will manage work planning, material control, safety/quality oversight, and subcontract coordination to ensure safe, efficient execution.

The role requires heavy industrial direct-hire construction experience and the ability to align engineering solutions with subcontractors and on-site teams.