Mechanical Field Engineer

Bechtel Corporation; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a Project Field Engineer in Brownsville, TX, to lead work planning, material management, and ensure safety standards on site. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and several years of relevant experience.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of construction engineering operations and safety protocols, as well as the ability to manage subcontractors and field activities effectively.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge is normally acquired through recognized degree or specialized courses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction drawings and sketches.
• Initiate requisitions for field purchases.
• Verify commodities on quantity tracking systems.
• Ensure safety and quality control standards.
• Develop understanding of system and area scoping.

Skills

Knowledge of construction or engineering operations

Knowledge of Bechtel’s Zero Accident Philosophy

Knowledge of the Project ES&H Handbook

Knowledge of Six Sigma program tools

Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment

Computer literacy in office applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or scientific discipline

Job description

Job Details

Relocation Authorized: National – Single
Telework Type: Full‑Time Office/Project
Work Location: Brownsville, TX

Job Summary

In this role, you will provide project field engineering specialization and expertise with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and subcontract coordination. Your recommendations will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.

Major Responsibilities

• Work Planning & Packaging
  • Prepares construction drawings and sketches.
  • Facilitates planning construction methods and procedures.
• Material Management
  • Initiates requisitions for field purchases.
  • Prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment.
• Quantities
  • Verifies commodities on quantity tracking systems or other computer database systems as required.
• 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 a safe condition and operated safely.
• Technical
  • Proactively considers continuous learning or shows interest to pursue appropriate learning activities.
• System Turnover Coordinator
  • Develops firm understanding of system and area scoping and drawings required for package development.
• STR / Subcontract Coordinator
  • Reviews and approves inspection test plans.
  • Coordinates reviews of subcontractor submittals.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of a single or multi-discipline construction or engineering operation.
• Knowledge of Bechtel’s Zero Accident Philosophy.
• Knowledge of the Project ES&H Handbook, the Supervisors ES&H Manual, the Project Safety Management Plan and the Bechtel Core Processes.
• Knowledge of the Six Sigma program tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to field activities.
• Knowledge of Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPPs).
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications in accordance with current Bechtel Standard Application Program (BSAP) standards.
• Demonstrated leadership in a team‑based environment.
• Knowledge of the use of subcontracts, and the contractor and subcontractor’s responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
• Experience working with, supervising and administering subcontractors and/or Direct Hire workforce.
• Knowledge is normally acquired through a recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, or specialized courses in construction technology and management, and/or prior practical work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge described above.

Additional Information

Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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].