Bechtel

Civil Field Engineer

Bechtel$123K — $178K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 10-13 years of relevant experience; alternatively, 14-17 years of experience without a degree.
  • Proven experience with large-scale earthworks and civil construction projects.
  • Strong understanding of grading and stabilization operations.
  • Knowledge in the construction of temporary facilities and access roads.
  • Familiarity with survey coordination and as-built management protocols.
  • Experience with SWPPP, erosion control, and dewatering systems.
  • Ability to interpret civil drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Support the execution of enabling works, earthworks, and grading activities.
  • Coordinate technical aspects and quantity tracking for ongoing construction.
  • Manage survey coordination and inspection support of project works.
  • Lead preparation of construction drawings, sketches, and schedules.
  • Initiate material requisitions and prepare quantity takeoffs for field purchases.
  • Ensure safety and quality control measures are strictly followed.
  • Review and approve inspection test plans for subcontractor work.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Optional disability and supplemental insurance.
  • Generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued bi-weekly).
  • Nine paid holidays and paid parental leave.
  • Discretionary bonuses and a robust 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and personal development.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 295285
  • Relocation Authorized: None
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Reston, VA
  • Only applicable to Reston : Salary Range: $123, 400 - $178, 500 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)


Project Overview:

The project is a 1.3 GW simple-cycle power generation facility located in Millersport, Ohio, being constructed adjacent to a hyperscale data center campus. The facility includes multiple power generation technologies consisting of Solar Titan 130 gas turbines, Siemens SGT800 gas turbines, reciprocating engines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and associated balance of plant infrastructure.

The scope includes major civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, underground utility, control systems, and commissioning works required to support phased energization and turnover of the facility. Construction will be executed through a combination of direct hire and subcontracted labor supported by modularization, pre-assembly, offsite warehousing, and advanced work packaging methodologies.

Job Summary:

Supports field execution of enabling works, earthworks, grading, temporary facilities, access roads, water management, and erosion control activities. Responsible for technical coordination, quantity tracking, survey coordination, inspection support, redline management, and ensuring work is executed in accordance with project drawings, specifications, and schedule requirements. #LI-RM1

Major Responsibilities:

Specialization & Expertise
  • Provides knowledge and expertise in a particular discipline, subject matter, or specialized process required for construction (e.g., tunnel boring, site de-watering, glove boxes, special coatings systems, HVAC systems, Fire Detection and Suppression, reactor tender gallery coordinator, etc.)
  • Provides technical consultation support to projects.

Work Planning & Packaging
  • Prepares construction drawings and sketches.
  • Leads preparation of construction drawings and schedules and the design of temporary construction facilities and ensures preparation of "as built" drawings and other job plans.

Material Management
  • Initiates requisitions for field purchases.
  • Prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment.

Quantities
  • Leads the verification of commodities on quantity tracking systems or other computer database systems as required.

Safety / Quality Control
  • Ensures zero accident philosophy and requirements are implemented and adhered to by craft and others when in the operational area, and tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.

Technical
  • Proactively considers continuous learning or show interest to pursue appropriate learning activities

STR / Subcontract Coordinator
  • Reviews and approves inspection test plans


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Required bachelor's degree(or equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Experience with large-scale earthworks and civil construction projects
  • Strong understanding of grading, stabilization, and mass haul operations
  • Knowledge of temporary facilities and access road construction
  • Experience with survey coordination and as-built management
  • Understanding of SWPPP, erosion control, and dewatering systems
  • Ability to read and interpret civil drawings and specifications
  • Experience with quantity tracking and field reporting
  • Strong coordination and problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with QA/QC inspections and testing requirements
  • Industrial or infrastructure project experience preferred


Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

About Bechtel

Bechtel Corporation is an American engineering, procurement, construction, and project management company founded in San Francisco, California, and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is the largest construction company in the United States and the 11th-largest privately owned American company in 2018. Its headquarters are in the Reston area of unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia. Bechtel is a global engineering, construction, and project management company, and they are currently working on projects in over 40 countries. The company is organized into five global business units that specialize in civil infrastructure; power generation, communications, and transmission; mining and metals; oil, gas, and chemicals; and government services.
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