Tanks Mechanical Field Engineer

Bechtel Global Corporation; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Inclusive working environment

Job summary

Bechtel Global Corporation is looking for a Tanks Civil Field Engineer to provide engineering expertise in the construction of LNG tanks across various locations in the USA, including Lake Charles, LA. The role involves monitoring construction performance, reviewing engineering documents, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and possess extensive experience with LNG tank construction and project management. Bechtel offers diverse opportunities and robust benefits for our employees.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of LNG tank experience or 12-15 years of relevant LNG tank work experience.
• Technical knowledge of construction engineering.
• Familiarity with Bechtel's integrated concrete and steel liner method.

Responsibilities

• Provide project field engineering specialization and expertise.
• Develop projections and schedules for workforce and materials.
• Support the erection of full containment LNG tanks.

Skills

Construction of LNG tanks

Engineering design documents interpretation

Quality control inspections

Project scheduling

Spanish speaking skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Requisition ID: 293427

Relocation Authorized: National - Accompanied

Telework Type: Full‑Time Office/Project

Work Location: Various Work Locations USA, Brownsville, TX, Lake Charles, LA, Port Arthur, TX

Project Overview

Bechtel Energy is currently planning and executing a large number of lump‑sum self‑perform direct hire LNG projects throughout the US Gulf Coast. In addition to LNG tanks, other Field Erected Tanks (FET) are included in projects' scope. This has also created a demand for Tanks Civil Field Engineer support across the Energy Business Line. As the #1 LNG EPC contractor by installed capacity, Bechtel has the capability to successfully deliver a broad range of LNG projects through our integrated EPC self‑perform model, strategic partnerships, and proven experience in LNG project delivery. Partnering with Bechtel means lower cost, shorter delivery schedules, and greater certainty of outcomes for our customers.

Job Summary

Provide project field engineering specialization and expertise with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, and technical inspection and testing. Support the erection of a full containment LNG tank and assist Tank Superintendents in supervising operations. Monitor construction performance to ensure compliance with design documents and specifications, and perform quality control inspections and tests.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop projections and schedules for workforce, material, and equipment requirements.
• Coordinate the construction operations impact on external interfaces to ensure they coincide with the overall established schedules.
• Enforce policies, procedures and related work rules as established by field construction management.
• Support Construction Mechanical Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals in interpreting Engineering design documents, vendor documents and other technical documents.
• Maintain project document control and ensure all work activities are executed using the latest versions of relevant documents.
• Work with the discipline superintendents to develop detailed, integrated installation plans for complex, cross‑discipline installations.
• Work with the Area superintendent to ensure that quantities are reported, verified and submitted for all commodities each week.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Perform quality control inspections of completed work and generate associated documentation.
• Ensure that all project quality requirements are understood and adhered to.
• Liaise with the design engineering group and provide support to resolve design and constructability issues.
• Work with supervision to perform front‑end work package scoping.
• Develop construction progress reports and quantity forecasts.
• Complete required material requisitions to ensure that material deliveries support scheduled activities and complete material receipt inspections.
• Assist in the preparation and updating of construction schedules.
• Ensure correct preparation of applicable as‑built documents and inspections required by the contract.
• Perform system/area turnovers.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering and 8‑10 years of relevant LNG tank experience or 12‑15 years of relevant LNG tank work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Experience with the construction of full containment LNG tanks.
• Experience with Bechtel's integrated concrete and steel liner method of constructing LNG tank containment walls.
• Experience with the construction of Field Erected tanks.
• Experience with FERC permitting requirements for LNG tanks and Field Erected Tanks.
• Technical knowledge of all phases of construction engineering relating to a single discipline interfacing with all areas, or in a multi‑discipline position assigned to a single area.
• Knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration.
• Familiar with Bechtel's Business Ethics handbook and policies.
• Knowledge and understanding of the application and requirements of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Handbook and the Bechtel Core Processes as they relate to area of responsibility.
• Ability to work with multi‑national employees and across different languages.
• Spanish speaking skills advantageous.
• Knowledge of project‑specific environmental compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Bechtel's "Zero Accidents" safety program.

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 (e.g., harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).

Total Rewards/Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure our people thrive, including initiatives that advance careers, deliver programs to enhance our culture, and provide time to recharge.

Diverse Teams Build the Extraordinary

As a global company, Bechtel embraces a vibrant mix of nationalities, cultures, and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every colleague feels they belong, where talents are respected and rewarded, and where equity is practiced in all decisions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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].