Lead Field Engineer - Survey

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Lead Field Engineer - Survey to provide essential survey and machine control support for a utility-scale solar project in Victoria, TX. The role involves promoting safety, accurate layout of construction work, and coordinating with various teams. Candidates should have a strong background in surveying, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety practices. Join a diverse team dedicated to making a positive impact through innovative projects.

Qualifications

• 6 years’ experience in surveying with at least 5 years supervisorial experience.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide survey and machine control support to the Project Field Engineer.
• Promote safe work behaviors and practices at all times.
• Coordinate with superintendents and field engineers for construction work activities.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

GIS Software

UAV/Drones

Environmental Awareness

Education

Engineering/Technical Degree

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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• Relocation Authorized:National - Single
• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location:Victoria, TX

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Bechtel Renewables team is to deliver the project management, engineering, procurement, construction, startup, and testing services for a utility-scale PV solar project, located near the town of Tivoli in Refugio County, Texas. When completed, the project will span more than 3400 acres and generate up to 495 MWdc of power from approximately 850,000 highly efficient bifacial solar modules.

Job Summary:

The Lead Field Engineer - Survey is responsible for providing survey and machine control support to the Project Field Engineer (PFE), Superintendents, craft, and others, as assigned. They report directly to PFE for daily scheduled work priorities, coordination between other disciplines and assigned specific tasks.

Major Responsibilities:
• Promote safe work behaviors and practices at all times in conjunction with the Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH) policies.
• Responsible for the accurate layout of construction work, recordation of field data according to job specifications and appropriate methods of performing survey activities, Industry Best Practices
• Provide construction survey support to both Field Engineering and Field Supervision
• Coordinate with superintendents and field engineers for interface coordination of construction work activities and plans.
• Establish and/or verify and maintain the project's survey control network
• Setup and calibrate machine control for on-site construction equipment
• Troubleshoot machine control when issues arise
• Oversee/perform weekly drone mapping flights
• Stakeout locations for cable trenching
• Collect as-builts on electrical underground
• Perform quality checks/pile as-builts as needed
• Work closely with automation team to provide support as needed
• Completion of quality documentation in automation tool through construction and system turnover.
• Perform other duties as required by Bechtel management.
• Able to work independently, with minimal supervision and wide latitude for judgement.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiablefactors
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Networks and connects with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise
Education and Experience Requirements:
• Engineering/Technical degree and 6 years’ experience in surveying, involving a mix of field and office duties with modern instruments, software, and technology; with at least 5 yearssupervisorial experience or 12 years’ experience (in lieu of a degree), with at least 5 yearssupervisorial experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
• Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H) and commitment to a Zero Incident safety program.
• Must be physically capable to conduct field inspections and participate in project walkdowns which require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, walking on uneven surfaces, and lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education
• Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to surveying field & office activities
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of EPC and EPCM construction programs, technologies, means, and methods.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of supervisory functions relating to UAV/Drone flight and data management operations
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of supervisory functions relating to construction field activities.
• Good to excellent communications skills regarding construction sequencing and quality inspections
• Intermediate level use of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• General awareness of environmental laws
• Experience with GIS software
• Experience with UAV/Drones
• Licensed FAA Part-107 UAV/Drone Pilot
• An approved project driver's permit is required for this position and must be obtained within 14 days of the report date
• Must have the right to work and remain the in the Unites States.

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