Electrical Field Engineer

Bechtel Corporation•Reston, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports field execution of underground electrical infrastructure including duct banks, Trenwa systems, grounding, handholes, earthing systems, and temporary power distribution. Responsible for technical coordination, quantity tracking, inspection support, redline management, and ensuring underground electrical systems are installed in accordance with project drawings, specifications, and turnover requirements. Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. The project is a 1.3 GW simple-cycle power generation facility located in Millersport, Ohio, being constructed adjacent to a hyperscale data center campus. The facility includes multiple power generation technologies consisting of Solar Titan 130 gas turbines, Siemens SGT800 gas turbines, reciprocating engines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and associated balance of plant infrastructure. The scope includes major civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, underground utility, control systems, and commissioning works required to support phased energization and turnover of the facility. Construction will be executed through a combination of direct hire and subcontracted labor supported by modularization, pre-assembly, offsite warehousing, and advanced work packaging methodologies.

Requirements

Required bachelor's degree(or equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
Experience with underground electrical construction projects
Strong understanding of precast duct bank, precast cable trench, grounding, and underground utility installation
Experience with temporary power systems and site energization
Ability to read and interpret underground electrical drawings and layouts
Experience with quantity tracking and field reporting
Familiarity with electrical QA/QC inspections and testing requirements
Strong coordination and field problem-solving skills
Experience managing RFIs, redlines, and as-built documentation

Nice To Haves

Industrial or power project experience preferred
Familiarity with civil and underground utility interfaces preferred
Industrial or power project experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides knowledge and expertise in a particular discipline, subject matter, or specialized process required for construction (e.g., tunnel boring, site de-watering, glove boxes, special coatings systems, HVAC systems, Fire Detection and Suppression, reactor tender gallery coordinator, etc.)
Provides technical consultation support to projects.
Prepares construction drawings and sketches.
Leads preparation of construction drawings and schedules and the design of temporary construction facilities and ensures preparation of "as built" drawings and other job plans.
Initiates requisitions for field purchases.
Prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment.
Leads the verification of commodities on quantity tracking systems or other computer database systems as required.
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.
Proactively considers continuous learning or show interest to pursue appropriate learning activities
Reviews and approves inspection test plans