Deputy Project Field Engineer

Bechtel

71d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you 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. Your oversight will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.

Requirements

Owns field quality execution and assurance
Deep knowledge of project specs, codes, ITPs, and Bechtel quality systems; ensures right-first-time installation across disciplines.
Leads quality planning and readiness
Integrates quality requirements into AWP and field execution; verifies inspection points, hold points, and documentation are ready before work starts.
Manages inspections and nonconformance
Coordinates field inspections, reviews and dispositions NCRs, drives corrective actions, and prevents repeat issues.
Controls quality data and turnover
Ensures accurate records, test results, and as-builts; supports system completions and clean handover to commissioning and the client.
Acts as quality problem-solver and leader.
Coaches field engineers, superintendents, and craft on standards and expectations; escalates systemic risks early.

Responsibilities

On larger (PFE Tier II - >$1B and/or >1500 craft) or more complex jobs, performs the duties of the Project Field Engineer, responsible for coordination of all activities related to the area of responsibility and interfacing with all other operating sections of the job-site.
Proactively engages with their teams’ development through CPM, competency development/assessment and feedback.
Develops and recommends the construction engineering staffing plan for approval by the Site Manager (or appropriate level of Project Management) and prepares employee requisitions.
Directs construction engineering activities of the assigned construction engineering staff, ensuring compliance with procedures.
Directs the design of temporary construction facilities as required.
Directs preparation of requisitions for field procured materials, material substitution, services, 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.
Reviews and approves inspection test plans.
Coordinates reviews of subcontractor submittals.