Lead Field Engineer (Drilled Piers)

Bechtel Global Corporation; Town of Clay (NY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 139,000; Full time

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Job summary

Bechtel is leading the Micron semiconductor project in Clay, NY. The Lead Field Engineer (Drilled Piers) will guide field supervision, ensure adherence to design and schedule, and coordinate with procurement and quality teams on site.

The role requires strong engineering background, project coordination skills, and the ability to manage field teams across heavy civil drilling works. Relocation is authorized; full-time on-site assignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or other relevant technical discipline from an accredited university and 5–8 years of relevant experience, or 9–12 years if no degree.
• Strong knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams and coordinate field supervision.
• Experience with Bechtel Standard Work Process Procedures and BSAP systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and support to Bechtel and subcontractor field supervision for drilled shaft operations.
• Assist field supervision in determining manpower, tools, equipment, and material requirements for work evolutions.
• Develop installation work packages aligned with the construction schedule.
• Prepare field takeoffs from issued-for-construction drawings and contribute to weekly quantities reporting.
• Review and verify progress against project budget and schedule.
• Provide day-to-day leadership to direct reports and ensure quality documentation.

Skills

Engineering concepts

Team leadership

Bechtel procedures

BSAP systems

Communication skills

Computers & software

Problem solving

Field inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or other relevant technical discipline

Tools

MS Office

Bechtel BSAP (systems)

Job description

Requisition ID: 299571

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single
• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Clay, NY
• Salary Range: 91,000 - 138,800 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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Project Overview:

Bechtel's Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Global Business Unit (GBU) is designing, building and commissioning a large-scale semiconductor manufacturing facility, in Clay, New York - the Micron Project.

The Infrastructure GBU scope consists of installing circa 3,600 drilled piers. The candidate will act as the Lead Field Engineer (Drilled Piers) on the Micron Project. The candidate will locate on a long‑term assignment to the project site at Clay, NY.

Job Summary:

The Lead Field Engineer (Drilled Piers) is responsible for providing technical assistance, direction, and support to Bechtel and subcontractor field supervision for all Drilled Shaft operations and activities. #LI-RM1

Major Responsibilities:

• Performing inspections and initiating supporting documentation for all discipline system installations on an ongoing basis.
• Providing support to field supervision in establishing requirements for manpower, tools, equipment, and material requirements for a given work evolution
• Developing installation work packages for scopes of work in support of the construction schedule
• Preparing short- and long-term schedules, and interfacing with superintendents and other discipline field engineers
• Executing field material takeoffs from "Issued For Construction" drawings
• Providing input to the quantity tracking applications and reporting on weekly installed quantities to Project Controls
• Preparing field material requisitions for equipment and materials, and monitoring status of purchase orders and deliveries
• Assisting field procurement in receipt inspection and reporting of associated equipment and materials and preventive maintenance requirements
• Trouble‑shooting the design, resolving issues with engineering and/or fabricator using formal field documentation processes
• Ensuring all installations are per latest revisions of design drawings, specifications, standards and codes
• Completing and verifying quality documentation per inspection and test plans
• Completing and reviewing as‑built documentation
• Monitoring actual work performance compared to the project budget and schedule
• Providing "day-to-day" direction and coaching to direct reports

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 5-8 years of relevant work experience, or 9-12 years relevant experience in the absence of a degree

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams
• Experienced implementing and utilizing Bechtel Standard Work Process Procedures.
• Experienced with Bechtel BSAP systems.
• Displays effective communications skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Work includes field inspections and the physical ability to conduct field inspections which require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site.

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