Senior Area Field Engineer - Field Leadership & Safety

Bechtel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Project Field Engineer to manage a team and provide field engineering leadership for work planning, material management, and quality control. You will oversee turnover, subcontracts, and safety compliance to ensure safe, on-time delivery of complex projects.

Ideal candidates bring 10–17 years of relevant experience in semiconductor, EV, data centers, or pharma contexts, and have strong skills in CPM, staffing, and analytics.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree and 10–17 years of relevant experience; semiconductor, EV battery, data center, or pharmaceuticals preferred.
• Hands-on implementation of AWP and OS M strategies; project setup, system turnover, and completion preferred.
• Proficiency with digital execution tools, 4D/5D planning, and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead field engineers to deliver safe, coordinated construction execution.
• Direct staffing plan and supervise construction engineering activities.
• Oversee work planning, packaging, and material management.
• Coordinate safety, quality control, and turnover processes.
• Interface with superintendents, engineering, and project controls.

Skills

Area leadership

Cross-discipline planning

Schedule ownership

Safety leadership

QA/QC compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

4D/5D planning tools

Job description

Bechtel in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Project Field Engineer to manage a team and provide field engineering leadership for work planning, material management, and quality control. You will oversee turnover, subcontracts, and safety compliance to ensure safe, on-time delivery of complex projects.

Ideal candidates bring 10–17 years of relevant experience in semiconductor, EV, data centers, or pharma contexts, and have strong skills in CPM, staffing, and analytics.