Concrete Field Engineer

Bechtel Corporation•Brownsville, TX

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Civil/Earthworks Field Engineer supports construction engineering activities in the Civil discipline, including concrete, structural steel, excavation and backfill, scaffolding, and architectural finishes. The role applies relevant codes and standards and supports installation and testing of commodities through turnover to Startup/Commissioning. It requires interpreting design and vendor drawings and specifications, planning and organization, detailed inspections, and accurate documentation. The position is based on Bechtel’s Rio Grande LNG project in Brownsville, Texas, a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal being developed in partnership with NextDecade. The project site covers 984 acres along the Brownsville ship channel. Its first phase includes three liquefaction trains, two storage tanks, and one marine berth; the planned five-train facility has a capacity of 27 million tonnes per annum.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent and 5–8 years of relevant experience, or 9–12 years of relevant work experience.
Knowledge of a single- or multi-discipline construction or engineering operation.
Knowledge of Bechtel’s Zero Accident Philosophy, the Project ES&H Handbook, the Supervisors ES&H Manual, the Project Safety Management Plan, and Bechtel Core Processes.
Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to field activities and Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPPs).
Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications in accordance with current Bechtel Standard Application Program (BSAP) standards.
Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.
Knowledge of subcontracts and contractor and subcontractor responsibilities described in subcontract documents.
Experience working with, supervising, and administering subcontractors and/or a Direct Hire workforce.
Knowledge normally acquired through a recognized engineering or scientific degree, specialized courses in construction technology and management, and/or practical work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the required knowledge.
Ability to conduct field inspections involving extensive walking at a construction site, often in high heat and humidity; climbing ladders and scaffolding; working on elevated platforms, uneven surfaces, and in small or confined spaces; and some lifting.
Ability to enter and exit the project site and use standard issued personal protective equipment appropriate to assigned tasks, such as a harness, life vest, or lift bucket.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with engineering on constructability and design issues related to commodity installations and work sequencing.
Provide field engineering support to superintendents and supporting personnel to help meet cost and schedule requirements; verify materials, equipment, and quality against design requirements.
Develop work plans, coordinate material take-offs and requisitions, perform and document inspections, report progress, and resolve design and construction conflicts concerning civil commodity installation and testing.
Perform Civil Field Engineering inspections, audits, and planning for formwork, rebar, concrete, structural steel, architectural work, and earthwork; provide rigging support and planning for materials and equipment.
Ensure procedural compliance and material control, and maintain complete inspection documentation for completed work.
Prepare or direct preparation of quantity listings for field-purchased materials and equipment and initiate requisitions for field material purchases.
Support preparation of construction drawings and schedules, design temporary construction facilities, and ensure preparation of as-built drawings and other job plans.
Support planning and delivery of construction materials and equipment and ensure appropriate warehousing and storage to protect them from environmental conditions.
Review specifications, purchase orders, subcontracts, inspection reports, delivery schedules, instruction manuals, and technical data to assist and advise on site.