Bechtel

Lead Mechanical Field Engineer

Bechtel$140K — $203K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or international equivalent and 10-13 years relevant experience, or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
  • Experience in large EPC industrial or power projects
  • Strong understanding of mechanical construction methods
  • Experience with installation of piping systems and rotating/static equipment
  • Familiarity with mechanical drawings, specifications, and P&IDs
  • Experience managing RFIs, redlines, as-builts, and technical queries
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership and coordination for mechanical construction scopes
  • Prepare construction drawings and sketches for project execution
  • Initiate requisitions for field purchased materials
  • Lead quantity tracking and verification processes
  • Ensure adherence to safety and quality control requirements
  • Support technical issue resolution and inspection coordination
  • Review and approve inspection test plans for subcontracted work.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Optional disability and supplemental insurance
  • 160 hours of paid time off annually
  • Nine paid holidays and paid parental leave
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 296737
  • Relocation Authorized: None
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Various Work Locations USA, Reston, VA
  • Only applicable to Reston : Salary Range: $140,800 - $203,700 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:

Provides technical leadership and coordination for all mechanical construction scopes including, gas turbines, rotating & static equipment installation, tanks, fin-fan coolers, and auxiliary mechanical systems. Responsible for construction work packaging, field engineering coordination, quantity tracking, technical issue resolution, inspection coordination, turnover support, and integration between construction, engineering, procurement, QA/QC, vendors, and commissioning teams. #LI-RM1

Major Responsibilities:

Specialization & Expertise
  • Provides knowledge and expertise in a particular discipline, subject matter, or specialized process required for construction.
  • 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:

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


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Large EPC industrial or power project field engineering experience
  • Strong understanding of mechanical construction methods and sequencing
  • Experience with piping systems, rotating equipment, and static equipment installation
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical drawings, specifications, and P&IDs
  • Experience managing RFIs, redlines, as-builts, and technical queries
  • Understanding of welding, NDE, pressure testing, and turnover requirements
  • Experience coordinating inspections, testing, and turnover documentation
  • Strong interface coordination with construction, engineering, QA/QC, and vendors
  • Familiarity with AWP, CWPs, IWPs, and workface planning preferred
  • Strong communication, planning, and problem-solving skills


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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