Area Field Engineer (Aeros)

Bechtel•Cheyenne, WY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Field Engineer (Aeros) will manage a team and provide field engineering 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. This role ensures field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements. The candidate will supervise all field engineering activities for all commodities within Bechtel's purview within their designated Area, reporting daily to the Area Manager (Aeros) and ultimately to the Project Field Engineer. This position is contingent upon project award and may involve an initial home office assignment in Reston, VA, followed by a long-term assignment in Cheyenne, WY.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or other relevant technical discipline from an accredited university as well as a minimum of 8-10 years of relevant work experience, or 12-14 years of relevant experience in the absence of a degree.
Knowledge of direct hire construction.
Previous experience in working with North American Building Trades (Union) direct hire trades are preferable.
Previous experience in the installation of packaged turbines (i.e. Aeroderivatives or Light Duty Industrial CTGs).
Experience in more than one discipline preferable (Civil, Piping, Mechanical, Electrical, etc).
Experienced implementing and utilizing Bechtel Standard Work Process Procedures.
Thorough knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration.
Knowledge of the use of subcontracts. Knowledge of the contractor/subcontractor’s responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
Extensive background in construction projects, managing staff, providing leadership, maintaining good client relationships and developing talent within the project.
Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H). Demonstrated commitment to a Zero Accident safety program.
Familiar with current industry quality standards.
Displays effective communications skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner.
Knowledge of cost management including estimating and forecast development.
A minimum of five years field engineering experience in at least one discipline as well as a minimum of two years supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in working with North American Building Trades (Union) direct hire trades are preferable.
Experience in more than one discipline preferable (Civil, Piping, Mechanical, Electrical, etc).

Responsibilities

Coordinates and directs multiple disciplines, coordinating all activities related to the operation of assigned operating section.
Responsible for field engineering activities within their assigned area.
Proactively engages with their teams’ development through CPM, competency development/assessment and feedback.
Directs the preparation of requisitions for field procured materials, material substitution, services, and equipment.
Possesses responsibility for quantity take-off, control, reporting and forecasting.
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.
Possesses responsibility for coordinating between construction and startup to ensure the various system walkdowns are performed.
Interfacing with the startup specialist as required to support component/system turnover and assuming responsibility (as required) for area turnover coordination as determined by the PFE.
Reviews and approves inspection test plans.
Supervises reviews of subcontractor submittals.