Piping Field Engineer

Bechtel Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Houston is seeking a Piping Field Engineer to provide on-site technical support for piping activities, assisting Superintendents and craft professionals. Responsibilities include ES&H/program implementation, ITP development, field inspections, and coordination with engineering to resolve constructability issues.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 5–8 years of piping field engineering experience in a direct-hire environment, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5–8 years of piping field engineering experience in a direct-hire environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to piping superintendents and craft professionals.
• Implement ES&H and quality control programs.
• Develop and implement piping Inspection and Test Plans.
• Inspect field installations and complete documentation including final P&ID checks.
• Manage piping quantity take-off, reporting, and forecasting.
• Assist in detailed work plans and short-term scheduling.
• Develop piping work packages with supervision.
• Prepare field change and as-built documentation.
• Interpret drawings and resolve design/constructability issues.
• Develop piping test packages, witness and accept tests.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure compliance with drawings.
• Prepare material requisitions and review vendor drawings.
• Work with procurement expediting to deliver materials.
• Verify data using TEAMWorks and ensure proper material storage.
• Complete material receipt inspections and assist estimates.
• Coordinate with other discipline engineers to meet project requirements.

Skills

Piping field engineering

Bechtel work processes

Underground piping construction

Communication skills

Problem solving

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)

Tools

MS Office

Database applications

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Full‑Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Houston, TX

Requisition ID: 293419

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Job Summary

The Piping Field Engineer is responsible for providing technical support for all piping activities on site. The selected applicant shall provide support to the Superintendents and direct hire craft professionals responsible for executing above and below ground piping work.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to the piping superintendents and crafts professionals.
• Implementation of the project ES&H program and quality control program.
• Help with developing and implementing Inspection and Test Plans for piping activities.
• Inspection of field installations and completion of associated documentation on a continuing basis, and complete the final P&ID checks prior to turnovers.
• Responsible for quantity take-off, control, reporting and forecasting for all piping quantities.
• Assist supervision and project controls in the preparation of detailed work plans and short-term schedules.
• Responsible for the development of piping work packages in conjunction with supervision.
• Prepare field change documentation and as-built documentation as required.
• Interpret design drawings and interface with engineering to resolve design and constructability issues.
• Responsible for the development of piping test packages and responsible for witnessing, verifying, and acceptance.
• Work with suppliers to ensure compliance with project drawings and specifications.
• Prepare material requisitions, coordinate and review vendor drawings.
• Work with Procurement's expediting team to ensure the delivery of vendor materials to support the project schedule.
• Work within TEAMWorks to verify accurate data from engineering and suppliers.
• Ensure that materials are stored properly to ensure environmental protection.
• Complete material receipt inspections as required.
• Assist with preparation of construction estimates.
• Work closely with other discipline field engineers and coordinate efforts and activities to meet the project requirements.

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

• 5 years minimum piping field engineering experience in a direct hire environment.
• Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures is preferred.
• Experience in underground piping construction is preferred.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards is required.
• Excellent communication and problem solving ability.
• All applicants must have the right to work and remain in the United States.
• Work includes field inspections and the physical ability to conduct field inspections which require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, 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.)

Total Rewards/Benefits

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At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well‑designed 401K plan with matching and profit‑sharing components

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