Welding Field Engineer - Large-Scale Power Plant Projects

Bechtel Global Corporation; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel seeks a Welding Field Engineer for the Pecos, TX project, supporting the installation of GE 7HA.02 simple cycle power systems. You will join the Field Engineering team, guide welding programs, and provide technical direction to subcontractors and field crews on site.

You will review work plans, participate in production meetings, and audit welding programs to ensure compliance with Bechtel and client standards. This role requires field experience and NDE qualifications.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 2–5 years of relevant experience, or 6–9 years of relevant work experience.
• NDE certs (VT, PT, MT) and knowledge of AWS, API, NFPA, AWWA, ASTM, ASNT codes and standards.
• Proven field welding program management, welding process proficiency (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW) and pre/post weld heat treatment familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field welding activities with Project Field Engineer and Lead Field Welding Engineer.
• Implement and maintain Bechtel welding program across site activities.
• Provide welding engineering support to ensure code/compliance and material quality.
• Manage inspection planning, NDE scheduling and documentation control.
• Lead subcontractors and direct-hire teams in Pre/PWHT execution and QA/QC.

Skills

NDE Certs

SMAW

GTAW

GMAW

FCAW

Codes & Standards

Welding Program Knowledge

BSAPs Tools Knowledge

Unifier

Aconex

DSCS

PTR

Agile

Navisworks

WITs

Teamwork

Arc Stryker

Pipe Fighter

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)

2-5 years relevant experience OR 6-9 years

Tools

Unifier

Aconex

DSCS

PTR

Agile

Navisworks

WITs

Teamwork

Arc Stryker

Pipe Fighter

Job description

Bechtel seeks a Welding Field Engineer for the Pecos, TX project, supporting the installation of GE 7HA.02 simple cycle power systems. You will join the Field Engineering team, guide welding programs, and provide technical direction to subcontractors and field crews on site.

You will review work plans, participate in production meetings, and audit welding programs to ensure compliance with Bechtel and client standards. This role requires field experience and NDE qualifications.