Senior Field Welding Engineer – Construction Projects

Bechtel Global Corporation; Millersport (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Senior Field Welding Engineer to lead and maintain global field welding programs on a major power project in Millersport, OH. You will manage welding tests, heat treatment, rod room operations, and ensure compliance with Bechtel and client standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating NDE scheduling, reviewing welding documents, and inspecting field welding to rectify issues before final inspection. Requires strong welding engineering expertise and certifications.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
• NDE Certs including VT, PT, and MT.
• Knowledge of AWS, API, NFPA, AWWA, ASTM and ASNT codes, specifications, and standards.
• Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.
• Advanced knowledge and/or certifications in SMAW / GTAW / GMAW / FCAW.
• Intermediate understanding of Preheat/Post weld heat treatment of equipment and consumables.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in high pressure situations.
• Must be certifiable by written examination to Bechtel's nondestructive examination requirements as NDE Level II Visual Examination.
• Knowledge and understanding of Bechtel's SWPP 4MP-T81-03701 Welding Program, 03708 Pre/Post Weld Heat Treatment and 03705 Welding & NDE Documentation.
• Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including Unifier, Aconex, DSCS, PTR, Agile, Navisworks, WITs, Teamwork's, Arc Stryker, Pipe Fighter, and other automation tools which are used on Bechtel projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates work activities for Project Field Engineer and the Lead Field Welding Engineer in implementing the site welding program on medium sized projects.
• Implements and maintains Bechtel Field Welding program or all welding operations.
• Provides specialized welding engineering support for construction to ensure construction meets all code, client/engineering specifications and Bechtel procedures and standards.
• Assists in the management of the pre- and post-weld heat treatment program.
• Assists in the management of the rod room and rod room attendant to ensure all weld filler materials are controlled so to meet Bechtel, Code, and Client requirements.
• Schedules and coordinates NDE with construction and subcontractors for the most efficient NDE schedule at the least cost and least impact to construction.
• Works with the team to review and keep up to date with weld documents and ensures the credibility/accountability of the Welding Program.
• Performs field inspections of welding work, and advises on rectification of quality behaviors and defects prior to final inspection
• May be responsible for the implementation and leads the subcontractors and direct hire Pre/PWHT program.
• May assist the Lead Field Welding Engineer with welder qualificaiton activites.

Skills

NDE certification

Welding codes & standards

Welding engineering

Preheat/Post weld heat treatment

Code compliance

Field inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Unifier

Aconex

DSCS

PTR

Agile

Navisworks

WITs

Teamwork

Arc Stryker

Pipe Fighter

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a Senior Field Welding Engineer to lead and maintain global field welding programs on a major power project in Millersport, OH. You will manage welding tests, heat treatment, rod room operations, and ensure compliance with Bechtel and client standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating NDE scheduling, reviewing welding documents, and inspecting field welding to rectify issues before final inspection. Requires strong welding engineering expertise and certifications.