Rigging Field Engineer

Bechtel Global Corporation; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Rigging Field Engineer for a long-term Pecos, TX project. You will mobilize to the site on a camp assignment, prepare lift studies, and coordinate with field engineers and superintendents to ensure safe, compliant rigging work.

Requires a bachelor’s degree and 8–14 years of relevant experience. You will review subcontractor bids, develop lift plans, and train crew members, contributing to efficient, safe project execution.

Qualifications

• Extensive rigging planning and execution knowledge.
• Experience with lifting equipment, heavy transport, and load distribution.
• Understanding of safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Experience supervising personnel and coordinating subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepares conceptual lift and transport studies.
• Provides technical input into transport and rigging strategies for crane and heavy lift requirements.
• Prepares specifications for bid packages and assesses subcontractor bids.
• Supports estimates; prepares lift data sheets and calculations.
• Reviews and approves medium/critical lifts and site transport plans with Bechtel CRE.
• May supervise lifting operations and coordinate schedules with Project Controls.
• Develops rigging training materials and conducts training courses.
• Monitors standard work processes; ensures compliance with rigging plans.
• Provides leadership to promote a safe work environment.

Skills

Rigging planning

Crane & heavy lift

Lifting equipment

Site coordination

Contract administration

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Project Overview

The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas fired power generation facilities in the U.S. Our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery next year. We are seeking a Rigging Field Engineer for the project in Pecos, Texas. You will mobilize to the project on a long-term (camp) assignment in Pecos, TX. This position is contingent upon project award.

Job Summary

Supports preparation of lifting plans for mechanical equipment, skids and piping spools. Responsible for technical coordination with key stakeholders, such as field engineers, project control planners and superintendents. Able to perform field measurements required to elaborate the lifting plans, and ensuring work is executed in accordance with project drawings, specifications, and schedule requirements. #LI-BH1

Major Responsibilities

• Independently prepares conceptual lift and transport studies.
• Provides technical input into the development of transport and rigging and lift strategies by advising project supervision and field engineering personnel on crane and heavy transport requirements.
• Prepares technical specifications for bid packages and assesses subcontractor technical bid packages for lifting and abnormal transport requirements.
• Provides input and assists in the preparation of estimates. Prepares medium and critical rigging plans; prepares lift data sheets and formal calculations.
• Reviews and approves medium and critical risk lift and site transport plans submitted by subcontractors or others if a Bechtel Certified Rigging Engineer (CRE), or coordinates the approval for critical lift and transport studies with a Bechtel CRE.
• May supervise the execution of lifting operations and abnormal site transport movements on a project, coordinating schedules with Project Controls.
• Develops rigging training materials and conducts rigging training courses as required.
• Monitors the application of standard work processes and procedures.
• Monitors the application of standard work processes and procedures.
• Provides expertise in the planning, review, and execution of rigging activities to ensure safe and efficient execution of work.
• Monitors compliance of rigging operations with approved rigging plans and applicable codes.
• Provides leadership in promoting a safe work environment.

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

• Extensive working knowledge of rigging planning and execution standards and requirements. Technical knowledge and experience in construction engineering in the use of lifting equipment, alternative heavy lifting systems, mobile gantries, jacking, tailing, rigging equipment, and load distribution systems, including an understanding of transport/transfer of equipment, soil mechanics, and structural steel design.
• Thorough knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration. Knowledge and understanding of environmental, safety and health requirements on heavy-industrial construction projects.
• Knowledge in the administration and use of subcontracts; ability to interpret and understand contractor/subcontractors' responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
• Experience in supervising personnel and administering subcontractors preferred. Demonstrates good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.

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.).

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]