Lead Field Engineer - Electrical

Bechtel Global Corporation; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 123,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Lead Field Electrical Engineer for the Kilby CCGT Project in Pecos, TX. You will mobilize to the field on a long-term camp assignment and lead a team to deliver safety-focused, high-quality electrical work on a major energy facility.

You will coordinate planning, material management, and turnover activities, ensuring design constructability and adherence to project standards, with extensive field leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or international equivalent.
• 8–14 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of electrical raceway installation and cable management.
• Experience leading field engineering teams.
• Familiarity with IEEE/NEC/NFPA 70E codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Field Electrical Engineers in the project.
• Plan work packages and manage material, quantity validation.
• Coordinate with design for constructability.
• Ensure safety, quality, and turnover readiness.
• Review ITPs and subcontractor submittals.
• Support area turnover coordination with startup teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Construction engineering

Safety culture

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

BSAPs

Setroute

Teamworks

Navisworks

Job description

• Requisition ID:294277
• Relocation Authorized:National - Camp
• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location:
• Only applicable to Reston : Salary Range: USD 123400 - USD 178500 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:

The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas fired power generation facilities in the U.S. Our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery next year.

We're seeking experienced candidates for the Lead Electrical Field Engineer position on the Kilby CCGT Project in Pecos, Texas. The candidate will mobilize directly to the field on a long-term (camp) assignment to Pecos, TX. This position is contingent upon project award.

Job Summary:

In this role, as Lead Field Electrical Engineer, you will manage a team and provide field engineering leadership for work planning and packaging, material management, quantity validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and coordination of system turnover and subcontracts. Your oversight will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements. #LI-RM1

Major Responsibilities:

You will perform the duties of a Lead Field Engineer - Electrical

Leadership/Supervision

• Proactively engages with their teams' development through CPM, competency development/assessment and feedback.
• Supervises a broad range of construction engineering work within a specific engineering discipline.

Work Planning & Packaging

• Coordinates with design on constructability issues.

Material Management

• Directs the preparation of requisitions for field procured materials, material substitution, services, and equipment.

Quantities

• Possesses responsibility for quantity take-off, control, reporting and forecasting.

Safety / Quality Control

• Ensures zero accident philosophy and requirements are implemented and adhered to by craft and others when in the operational area, and tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.

System Turnover Coordinator
For Direct Hire

• Possesses responsibility for coordinating between construction and startup to ensure the various system walkdowns are performed, interfacing with the startup specialist as required to support component/system turnover and assuming responsibility (as required) for area turnover coordination as determined by the Project Field Engineer.

STR / Subcontract Coordinator

• Reviews and approves inspection test plans
• Supervises reviews of subcontractor submittals

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelors degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of aboveground and underground raceway installation processes, electrical equipment setting, cable pull management, termination program management, temp power installation and energization.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards (IEEE, NEC, NFPA 70E, etc)
• Use of applicable BSAPs, Setroute, Teamworks, Navisworks, etc.
• Well developed communication and problem-solving ability
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams
• Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H) and Quality
• Able to work extended work schedules and night shift as required to support the project execution plans and schedules
• Prior experience with Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) is preferred
• Experience with Simple Cycle or Combined Cycle facilities is preferred

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