Mechanical Field Engineer, CCGT — Power Plant Projects

Bechtel; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Nine paid holidays

401K with matching

Job summary

Bechtel seeks a Mechanical Field Engineer for the CCGT Area on the Cheyenne Power Hub Project. You will perform construction field engineering, interpret drawings, support installation of rotating equipment and BOP systems, and provide field verification and technical support.

The role requires a mechanical engineering degree and 2–5 years of relevant experience (or more). Travel to Reston, Houston, or Cheyenne may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires mechanical engineering bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical construction, including rotating equipment, pumps, tanks and vessels, heat exchangers, and balance of plant systems, and of equipment setting, alignment, and grouting.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards, including ASME B31.1.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications, with excellent communication and problem-solving ability.
• Able to walk the jobsite on uneven surfaces, climb ladders and scaffolding, and use standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
• Able to work extended schedules and night shift as required to support project execution plans.

Responsibilities

• Prepares construction drawings, sketches, and installation work packages for assigned CCGT scopes, and assists in planning construction methods, installation sequence, and resource loading.
• Prepares field change documents and requests for information, supports verification of change notices and amendments, and assists in preparing workforce, material, and equipment schedules.
• Assembles cost estimates, reviews engineering bills of materials, and reviews project controls documents on progress relating to cost and schedule.
• Initiates requisitions and quantity takeoffs for field purchased material, including mechanical equipment, shims, and consumables, and issues material to craft professionals.
• Inspects material on receipt and material issued for preservation and maintenance, and tracks purchases in procurement systems.
• Reviews subcontractor and vendor equipment submittals for conformance to engineering requirements and coordinates responses to requests for information.
• Verifies commodities on quantity tracking systems, validates installation through field inspection and documentation, and tracks subcontract progress for schedule and cost reporting.

Skills

Mechanical construction

Rotating equipment

Pumps and tanks

Heat exchangers

Balance of Plant

Equipment setting

Alignment

Grouting

ASME B31.1

MS Office

Communication skills

Problem solving

PPE

Night shift

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Bechtel seeks a Mechanical Field Engineer for the CCGT Area on the Cheyenne Power Hub Project. You will perform construction field engineering, interpret drawings, support installation of rotating equipment and BOP systems, and provide field verification and technical support.

The role requires a mechanical engineering degree and 2–5 years of relevant experience (or more). Travel to Reston, Houston, or Cheyenne may be required as needed.