Concrete Field Engineer

Bechtel Corporation • Lake Charles, LA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Concrete Field Engineer provides project field engineering specialization and expertise in work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing, and subcontract coordination. The role makes recommendations to ensure field engineering activities are conducted safely, completed, and compliant with quality standards and project requirements. The position supports the Louisiana LNG project, an LNG production and export facility near Lake Charles, Louisiana.

For work planning and packaging, the engineer prepares construction drawings and sketches and helps plan construction methods and procedures. The role initiates field-purchase requisitions, prepares quantity takeoffs for field-purchased materials and equipment, and verifies commodities in quantity tracking or other database systems. Safety responsibilities include implementing and adhering to the zero-accident philosophy and safety requirements, and ensuring tools and equipment are safe and operated safely. The role also involves continuous learning, developing an understanding of system and area scope and drawings for package development, reviewing and approving inspection test plans, and coordinating reviews of subcontractor submittals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent and 5–8 years of relevant experience, or 9–12 years of relevant work experience.
• Technical knowledge of a specialized engineering discipline, cost, scheduling, and/or contracts administration related to construction of heavy industrial or commercial complexes.
• Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.
• Knowledge of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Handbook and Bechtel Core Processes as they relate to the area of responsibility.
• Familiarity with Bechtel’s Business Ethics handbook and policies.
• Prior experience supervising and administering subcontractors.
• Knowledge of Bechtel’s Zero Accidents safety program.
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications in accordance with current Bechtel Standard Application Program (BSAP) standards.
• Knowledge of subcontract use and contractor/subcontractor responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
• Relevant knowledge normally gained through a recognized engineering or scientific degree, specialized construction-management courses, and work experience as a construction engineer, engineer, or assistant superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction drawings and sketches.
• Facilitate planning of construction methods and procedures.
• Initiate requisitions for field purchases.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs of field-purchased materials and equipment.
• Verify commodities in quantity tracking systems or other computer database systems.
• Ensure the zero-accident philosophy and safety requirements are implemented and followed by craft personnel and others in operational areas.
• Ensure tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.
• Pursue or demonstrate interest in appropriate continuous-learning activities.
• Develop a firm understanding of system and area scoping and the drawings required for package development.
• Review and approve inspection test plans.
• Coordinate reviews of subcontractor submittals.

Benefits

• Robust benefits intended to support employees' wellbeing and growth; specific benefits are not listed.
• Programs to enhance company culture and time to recharge; specific offerings are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level