Lead Piping Field Engineer

Bechtel Global Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 123,400 - 178,500; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Global Corporation in Reston, VA is seeking a Project Field Engineer to lead engineering teams and ensure successful project execution in the combined cycle power plant sector. You will coordinate various engineering activities and supervise staff while maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree with substantial experience in engineering management. The role supports project developments while ensuring compliance with all applicable industry codes. A competitive salary range is offered between $123,400 - $178,500 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 8-10 years relevant experience or 12-14 years without a degree.
• Experience in managing teams within engineering.
• Familiarity with combined cycle power plants preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage team and provide field engineering leadership.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate materials and oversee construction engineering.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Ability

Knowledge of Industry Codes

Team Leadership

Safe Work Ethic

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Bechtel Applications (TeamWorks, SetRoute)

MS Office Suite

Job description

Requisition ID: 292399

Relocation Authorized: National - Family

Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

Work Location: Reston, VA

Salary Range: $123,400 - $178,500 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Project Overview

The Infrastructure GBU's, Renewables & Clean Power business line is pursuing future combined cycle power plant projects. The business line is assembling a proposal team to be based in Reston, VA prior to mobilizing to field upon project award.

Job Summary

In this role, 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.

You will support the proposal(s) of future combined cycle power plant projects with the intention of mobilizing to the field upon award.

Major Responsibilities

On a medium sized job, performs the duties of a lead engineer in either an area, coordinating and directing a variety of disciplines, or as a Deputy Project Field Engineer, coordinating all activities related to the operation of assigned operating section.

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 PFE.

STR / Subcontract Coordinator

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

Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Experience on combined cycle facilities is preferred.
• Knowledge of modularization of piping and pipe racks, above ground & below ground piping systems and line testing preferred.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards. Example ASME Section I, ASME B31.1, etc.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams.
• Maintain, promote, and cultivate a safe work ethic and work environment within the craft and professional staff.
• Able to work extended work schedules and night shifts as required to support the project execution plans and schedules.
• Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H). Demonstrable commitment to a Zero Accident safety program.
• Must have work authorization within the United States of America.
• Previous experience delivering a combined cycle power plant is preferable.
• Previous experience with Advanced Work Packaging (AWP).
• Familiarity and working knowledge of the Bechtel suite of Applications (i.e. TeamWorks, SetRoute, PipeFighter, SteelSlayer, Aconex, SP3D/Navisworks etc.)
• Familiarity with the combined cycle initiative.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

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]