Piping Field Engineer

Bechtel Corporation; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel, partnering with NextDecade in Brownsville, TX, seeks an experienced Field Engineer to provide specialized expertise in planning, material management, quality control, and subcontract coordination for the Rio Grande LNG project. You will ensure field activities meet safety and quality standards and align with project requirements.

The role emphasizes planning, packaging, and coordination across disciplines with a focus on on-site execution, inspections, and continuous learning to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 8–10 years of relevant field experience or 12–14 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of Bechtel ES&H handbook and core project processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction drawings and schedules; design temporary facilities.
• Lead planning and packaging activities for field work.
• Initiate field material requisitions and quantity takeoffs.
• Ensure safety and quality control compliance on site.
• Coordinate turnover packages and subcontractor submittals."
• Review inspection test plans and field coordination requirements.

Skills

Construction engineering

Field planning

Quantity verification

Safety & quality control

Subcontract coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Requisition ID:300028

• Relocation Authorized:National - Accompanied


• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project


• Work Location: Brownsville, TX

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Project Overview

Bechtel is partnering with NextDecade to support their vision to provide the world access to lower carbon intensive energy with their Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project in Brownsville, Texas. RGLNG is a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal situated on a 984-acre site on the banks of the Brownsville ship channel. The first phase of the RGLNG project consists of three liquefaction trains, two storage tanks and one marine berth. At full capacity, the five-train facility will have a production capacity of 27 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). Brownsville, Texas is a city known for its diverse history, tradition, and rich culture. Located in the southernmost region in the beautiful state of Texas, lays Brownsville a rich, tropical oasis bordering the Rio Grande River and near the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Brownsville embraces innovation, looks forward to the future and beyond!

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. #LI-BH1

Major Responsibilities

Work Planning & Packaging

• Prepares construction drawings and sketches.


• Leads preparation of construction drawings and schedules and the design of 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 tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.

Technical

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

System Turnover Coordinator

For Direct Hire:

• 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 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Technical knowledge of all phases of construction engineering relating to a single discipline interfacing with all areas, or in a multi-discipline position assigned to a single area.


• Thorough knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration.


• Familiar with Bechtel\u2019s Business Ethics handbook and policies.


• Knowledge and understanding of the application and requirements of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES\u0026H) Handbook and the Bechtel Core Processes as they relate to area of responsibility.


• Knowledge of project-specific environmental compliance requirements.


• Knowledge of Bechtel\u2019s “Zero Accidents” safety program.


• Knowledge of the use of subcontracts; knowledge of the contractor/subcontractor\u2019s responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.


• Prior experience supervising and administering subcontractors.

Additional Information

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule as required that may include but not limited to nightshift or split shift


• 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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