Mechanical Field Engineer

Bechtel Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career development programs

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking experienced Field Engineers for various locations in the USA. Candidates should have substantial experience in the construction and energy sectors, particularly in LNG process systems and overseeing equipment installation and inspection.

The role involves project planning, material management, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Benefit packages include health and wellness programs, career development support, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in overseeing and inspecting rotating and static equipment.
• Familiarity with ASME and API standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction drawings and schedules.
• Initiate requisitions for field purchases.
• Verify quantities on tracking systems.
• Ensure safety and quality control measures are implemented.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractor submittals.

Skills

Field engineering specialization

Material management

Safety and quality control

Technical inspection

Subcontract coordination

LNG process systems experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Tools

TEAMWorks

BookBuilder

UPV

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Accompanied
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Various Work Locations USA

Project Overview

Select candidate placed on Liquefied Natural Gas Plant Projects in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region; may be required to relocate to other Global Business Units. Candidate should have construction industry experience in energy (liquefied natural gas), manufacturing and technology, infrastructure, mining & minerals, and nuclear, security & environmental sectors; full mobility expected.

Job Summary

Provide project field engineering specialization with expertise in work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification, safety and quality control, technical inspection, and subcontract coordination to ensure activities operate safely and meet project requirements.

Major Responsibilities

Work Planning & Packaging

• Prepares construction drawings and sketches.
• Leads preparation of construction drawings and schedules, designs temporary construction facilities, and ensures preparation of as built drawings and other job plans.

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 ensures tools and equipment are safe and operated safely.

Technical

• Proactively considers continuous learning or shows interest to pursue appropriate learning activities.

System Turnover Coordinator

• Develops a 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 8‑10 years of relevant experience or 12‑14 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Experience in overseeing the installation and inspection of rotating and static equipment.
• Experience in commissioning of rotating and/or static equipment is preferred.
• Experience in LNG process systems.
• Experience with BookBuilder and UPV is preferred.
• Experience in managing TEAMWorks data and reporting quantities in TEAMWorks.
• Familiarity with ASME and API standards.

Physical and Safety Requirements

Field inspections require extensive walking in and around a construction site, often in high heat and humidity; climbing ladders, scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, uneven surfaces, and confined spaces; some lifting may be required. Must be able to walk in and out of the project (enter/egress) and use appropriate standard‑issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.

Total Rewards and Benefits

Bechtel offers comprehensive benefits that include career development, health and wellness programs, and support for work‑life balance. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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].