Bechtel

Project Field Engineer

Bechtel$157K — $231K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field or international equivalent
  • 13-15 years of relevant experience, or 17-19 years without a degree
  • 10+ years of experience in field engineering for process plants/combined cycle power plants
  • Experience in leading teams of Field Engineers
  • Familiarity with Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and Bechtel applications (TeamWorks, SetRoute, etc.)
  • Advanced knowledge of ASME standards (Section I and B31.1)
  • Experience in project setup, system turnover, and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate all activities related to your assigned operating section
  • Supervise field engineering and administrative teams as delegated by the Site Manager
  • Engage team members in development and competency assessment
  • Lead the Field Engineering team on construction engineering within a specific discipline
  • Manage design coordination on constructability issues
  • Review material receiving reports for accuracy and delivery
  • Ensure safety philosophy is actively implemented and followed in the operational area.

Benefits

  • Robust benefits to support personal well-being and career advancement
  • Programs to enhance workplace culture
  • Time-off policies to ensure work-life balance
  • Opportunities to build a legacy of sustainable growth through meaningful projects.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 295375
  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Various Work Locations USA, Reston, VA
  • Only applicable to Reston : Salary Range: $157,700 - $231,000 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)


Project Overview:

We are looking for top talent to join the expanding Bechtel Renewables & Clean Power business line to deliver the latest in our long-term portfolio of natural gas fired combined cycle power projects. This Project is a nominal 1300 MW two unit plant that will provide consistent electrical power to the regional grid. Bechtel is currently supporting our customer to define the scope and design basis for the Project which will utilize advanced gas turbine technology to deliver reliable and responsive electric power generation. The Project will be based in Carroll County, Ohio.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will report to the Site Manager and provide field engineering management and leadership for work planning and packaging, material management, quantity validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and coordination of system turnover and subcontracts. Your oversight will ensure that all field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.You will support the proposal(s) of future combined cycle power plant projects with the intention of mobilizing to the field upon award. LI-RM1

Major Responsibilities:

  • As the Project Field Engineer, you coordinate all activities related to the operation of your assigned operating section.
  • Responsible for supervising Field Engineering, Document Control, Survey, IT and others as delegated by the Site Manager on project.
  • Proactively engages with your teams' development through CPM, competency development/assessment and feedbackExecute activities assigned by the Site Manager.
  • Leads the Field Engineering team in a broad range of construction engineering work within a specific engineering discipline.
  • Manages the coordination with design on constructability issues.
  • Reviews material receiving reports and warehousing to assure delivery of correct materials.Possesses responsibility for all field quantity take-off, control, reporting and forecasting on the project.
  • Approves and/or delegates the approval for all Field Material Requisitions pertaining to permanent plant.
  • 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.
  • Overall responsibility for coordinating between Construction and Startup to ensure the various system walkdowns are performed, interfacing with the Project Startup Manager as required to support component/system turnover and assuming responsibility (or as delegated) for area turnover coordination.
  • Reviews and approves inspection test plans, the generation of subcontract scopes of work, and payment milestones to subcontractors and vendors.
  • Manages/coordinates reviews of subcontractor submittals by the field engineering team.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with the Project Field Superintendent ensuring the field engineering team is supporting the project superintendents.


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Previous experience delivering a combined cycle power plant, and leading teams of Field Engineers, either as a Lead Discipline Field Engineer, Area Field Engineer, Project Field Engineer or equivalent. 10+ years of Field Engineering experience in process plant and/or combined cycle power plant construction.
  • Preference given to those with combined cycle experience.
  • Preference given to candidates with multi-discipline experience (i.e. CSA, Piping, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, etc).
  • Advanced knowledge of ASME Section I and B31.1.
  • Previous experience with Advanced Work Packaging (AWP).Familiarity and working knowledge of the Bechtel suite of Applications (i.e. TeamWorks, SetRoute, PipeFighter, SteelSlayer, Aconex, SP3D/Navisworks etc.)
  • Familiarity with the combined cycle initiative.
  • Experience with project setup and temp facilities, system turnover and completion.
  • Knowledge of the constructability process and interfacing with design engineering.
  • Extensive knowledge of setting up and implementing the Bechtel SWPPs and setting up a project QMS.
  • Extensive knowledge of the FCD, RFI, and NCR process.


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

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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