Electrical Field Engineer

Bechtel Global Corporation; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits supporting career advancement

Job summary

Bechtel Global Corporation is seeking a Subcontract Technical Representative who will support field subcontracts and oversee the quality of work. The role involves preparing change orders, resolving technical issues, and coordinating with various team members.

Successful candidates should hold a bachelor's degree and have 5-8 years of relevant experience, or 9-12 years in the field. Strong knowledge of construction processes and a commitment to safety are essential for this role. Join Bechtel to help solve the industry’s toughest challenges.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience, or 9-12 years without degree.
• Physical ability to conduct field inspections and participate in project walk-downs.
• Self-starter, highly motivated, able to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field subcontracts and monitor subcontractor work.
• Prepare change orders and resolve technical issues.
• Coordinate subcontract execution and scheduling needs.

Skills

Construction field experience

Microsoft Office skills

Quality Control Representative experience

Understanding of Cost Accounting Standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent

Job description

Project Overview

Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is a growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor, data centre, electric vehicle, and life sciences markets. M&T strives to exceed customer objectives through agility, innovative technologies, and world‑class talent. It will solve the industry’s toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future.

Job Summary

The Subcontract Technical Representative will support and oversee field subcontracts, maintaining a continuing review of the progress of each subcontract and providing management with information regarding any financial, legal, or technical issues. Responsibilities include preparing change orders and amendments and resolving technical issues.

Major Responsibilities

• Primarily interfacing with assigned subcontractors, potentially expanding to include other subcontracted scopes.
• Overall planning, coordination, and scheduling of subcontractor work.
• Interface with Lead Superintendents, Lead Field Engineers, the direct hire team, and other team members; serve as a focal point for coordination of work for assigned subcontracts.
• Monitoring and inspecting subcontractors’ quality of work, validating installed quantities, and reviewing monthly progress payments and invoices.
• Monitoring subcontractor force account, time, and management reports, and coordinating subcontractor activities with work performed by others.
• Performing surveillance and inspections of subcontractor work to confirm compliance with subcontract requirements; monitoring submittals and coordinating project review and Engineering when applicable.
• Exercise professional judgment within broad guidelines provided by superiors.
• Provide direction to subcontractors and construction office technical or clerical personnel.
• May act as the Construction representative during formation, bid, evaluate, and award phases of assigned subcontracts; monitor subcontractors’ work processes to ensure adherence to the Integrated Safety Management System.
• Operate with considerable latitude, exercising independent judgment and utilizing construction knowledge and experience in resolving typical questions and problems.
• Manage and coordinate Subcontractor Construction Work Packages (CWPs) to support subcontract activities in the field.
• Manage subcontract-specific Condition Reports, including creating Corrective Action Plans and participating in Casual Analysis.
• Coordinate subcontract execution and scheduling needs with Project Controls, Lead Superintendents, and Lead Field Engineers and/or Area Team.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Required 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

• Working knowledge of the Bechtel Standard Work Processes Procedures (SWPPs) and related Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).
• Commitment to a “Zero Accidents” safety program; demonstrated oral and written communication skills and intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Construction field experience in execution of a subcontract and direct hire related to heavy structural steel; understanding of Cost Accounting Standards and determination process for applicability to the work.
• Previous experience as a Quality Control Representative.
• Previous experience managing construction subcontracts and field design changes.
• Physical ability to conduct field inspections and participate in project walk‑downs, including walking on construction sites, climbing ladders or scaffolding, using fall protection and other PPE, walking on elevated or uneven surfaces, and maneuvering in confined spaces.
• Self‑starters, highly motivated, requiring little supervision, and able to work well in a team environment; strong safety culture and experience.

Total Rewards/Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits that support career advancement, enhance workplace culture, and provide time to recharge. For more information, please see Bechtel Total Rewards.

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