Senior Field Welding Engineer, Global EPCM Project

Bechtel; Sand Pass (NV); On-site; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Disability insurance

PTO 160 hrs

Holidays 9 days

Parental leave

Bonus program

401K match/Profit sharing

Job summary

Bechtel is leading the Thacker Pass Project in Nevada, delivering large-scale lithium development as part of the EPCM contractor team. The role focuses on global construction field welding programs and specialized welding engineering support to ensure weld quality and readiness for NDE.

You will supervise welding labs, heat treatment, and related quality plans, guiding field craft personnel to meet project standards and schedule. Bechtel values safety, reliability, and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8–10 years of relevant industry experience or 12–14 years with alternate credentials.
• Level II VT and Level II RT certifications are required.
• Intermediate knowledge of SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW-STT welding processes.
• Basic safety awareness and knowledge of Bechtel ES&H programs.
• Proficiency with TEAMWorks/WITS.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to field superintendents and craft personnel.
• Support ES&H and Quality Control programs on the project.
• Oversee and maintain the Project Field Welding and NDE programs.
• Coordinate review of subcontractor submittals with Corporate Welding and NDE.
• Provide welding engineering support to ensure welds are ready for NDE.
• Maintain knowledge of Bechtel welding procedures and standards.
• Coordinate and support project NDE activities.
• Manage interfaces among Field Welding, Unit Supervisors, and the NDE subcontractor.
• Verify materials, workmanship, and compliance with specs and codes.
• Maintain knowledge of ASME and AWS requirements.

Skills

Welding processes SMAW GTAW GMAW-STT

Level II VT

Level II RT

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent in engineering

Tools

TEAMWorks

WITS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bechtel is leading the Thacker Pass Project in Nevada, delivering large-scale lithium development as part of the EPCM contractor team. The role focuses on global construction field welding programs and specialized welding engineering support to ensure weld quality and readiness for NDE.

You will supervise welding labs, heat treatment, and related quality plans, guiding field craft personnel to meet project standards and schedule. Bechtel values safety, reliability, and technical excellence.