Bechtel

Construction Technology Field Technician (NY1)

Bechtel$91K — $132K *
Clay, NY 13041In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Construction Management, or Engineering, or relevant experience equivalent.
  • 2-5 years of relevant experience; or 6-9 years without degree.
  • Hands-on experience with construction field devices like tablets and radios.
  • Basic understanding of construction workflows and field operations.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware and connectivity issues.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills, particularly for collaboration with field teams.

Responsibilities

  • Deploy, configure, and maintain construction technology hardware at project site.
  • Prepare and manage field devices, ensuring connectivity and readiness.
  • Install and support mobile applications for field use.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and connectivity issues in real-time.
  • Assist with drone operations and reality capture technologies in the field.
  • Coordinate data transfer from field devices to ensure availability for project teams.
  • Train field personnel on technology use, ensuring proper onboarding.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Generous paid time off (160 hours annually).
  • Nine paid holidays and paid parental leave.
  • Discretionary bonuses.
  • 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 295569
  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Clay, NY
  • Salary Range: 91,700- 132,600 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)


Project Overview:

Bechtel's Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building and commissioning a semiconductor fab in Clay, NY. M&T is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, datacenter, life sciences, and electric vehicle markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T solves the industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

The Construction Technology Field Technician is a hands-on, site-based role responsible for deploying, configuring, and supporting construction technology hardware used by field teams.

This position is focused on real-world field execution, including setup and operation of mobile devices, push-to-talk communication systems, drones, and other jobsite technology. The role works directly with construction crews, superintendents, and field engineers to ensure devices are functional, connected, and ready for daily use.

This is not a software development or traditional IT support role; the position is focused on hands-on support of field devices, hardware, and connectivity in an active construction environment.

The position requires strong troubleshooting skills, comfort working in an active construction environment, and the ability to quickly resolve device, hardware, and connectivity issues that impact field operations.

Working under the direction of the Construction Automation Lead and supporting the Construction Automation Specialist, the Construction Technology Field Technician ensures field technology is properly deployed, maintained, and supported to enable efficient construction execution.

The role supports multiple crews and functional teams across the project and requires responding to a high volume of day-to-day field technology needs. #LI-SM2

Major Responsibilities:

  • Deploy, configure, and maintain construction technology hardware and field devices across the project site, including tablets, phones, push-to-talk systems, drones, and related equipment.
  • Prepare, issue, and manage field devices for construction crews, ensuring proper setup, connectivity, and readiness for daily operations.
  • Install and support project applications on mobile devices to enable field use.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, device, and connectivity issues in real time to minimize disruption to construction activities.
  • Support the use of drones, robotic systems, and other reality capture technologies in the field.
  • Assist with drone operations and data collection activities in accordance with project requirements and regulatory guidelines.
  • Coordinate with project teams to ensure data collected from field devices and reality capture systems is transferred, processed, and available for use.
  • Work directly with craft professionals, superintendents, and field engineers to resolve day-to-day technology issues on site.
  • Ensure field devices are maintained, charged, updated, and available for use across shifts.
  • Track and manage device inventory, assignments, and condition across the project.
  • Support onboarding and training of field personnel on proper use of mobile devices, communication systems, and other jobsite technology.
  • Follow established Construction Automation standards, configurations, and deployment practices.
  • Maintain documentation of device setups, common issues, and resolutions to support consistent operations.


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Information Systems, Construction Management, Engineering and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.
  • Hands-on experience deploying, configuring, or supporting field devices such as tablets, mobile phones, radios, or similar equipment.
  • Basic understanding of construction workflows and field operations.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with a focus on resolving hardware and connectivity issues quickly in the field.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment with minimal supervision.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with craft, supervision, and project teams.
  • Experience supporting technology or equipment on large construction or industrial project sites is preferred.
  • Hands-on field experience with devices and equipment is strongly preferred over traditional IT or office-based experience.


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • FAA Part 107 certification or ability to obtain.
  • Experience operating drones in construction or industrial environments.
  • Experience with laser scanning, photogrammetry, or other reality capture technologies.
  • Familiarity with mobile device management tools and push-to-talk communication systems.
  • Experience supporting field data collection and reality capture workflows.
  • Full-time assignment at an active construction project site.
  • Significant time spent in field environments supporting crews directly.
  • Requires walking, climbing, and working in outdoor conditions.
  • May require travel across different areas of the project site.
  • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.


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

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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