Field Engineer - Electrical

Bechtel Corporation • Brownsville, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Bechtel is hiring a Field Engineer - Electrical for the Rio Grande LNG project in Brownsville, Texas. In partnership with NextDecade, Bechtel is supporting development of a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal on a 984-acre site. The first phase includes three liquefaction trains, two storage tanks, and one marine berth; the completed five-train facility is planned for a production capacity of 27 million tonnes per annum.

The role provides 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 Field Engineer makes recommendations to help ensure field engineering work is safe, complete, and compliant with quality standards and project requirements.

The position requires field inspections at an active construction site and the ability to work in challenging conditions, including heat, humidity, elevated areas, uneven surfaces, and confined spaces. National single-person relocation is authorized. The work location is Brownsville, Texas, and the stated telework type is Full-Time Office/Project.

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.
• Knowledge of the Project ES&H Handbook, the Supervisors ES&H Manual, the Project Safety Management Plan, and Bechtel Core Processes.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to field activities.
• Knowledge of 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 subcontract use and contractor and subcontractor responsibilities in subcontract documents.
• Experience working with, supervising, and administering subcontractors and/or direct-hire workforce.
• Ability to conduct field inspections involving extensive walking, climbing ladders and scaffolding, working on elevated platforms and uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces.
• Some lifting may be required; ability to enter and exit the project site is required.
• Ability to use appropriate standard-issued PPE for assigned tasks, such as a harness, life vest, or lift bucket.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction drawings and sketches.
• Facilitate planning of construction methods and procedures.
• Initiate requisitions for field purchases.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs for field-purchased materials and equipment.
• Verify commodities in quantity tracking systems or other computer database systems as required.
• Help implement and uphold the zero-accident philosophy and requirements in operational areas; ensure tools and equipment are safe and operated safely.
• Pursue appropriate learning activities and demonstrate an interest in continuous learning.
• For direct-hire work, 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.
• Conduct field inspections and use required standard-issued personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Bechtel describes its benefits as robust and intended to support employee well-being, career advancement, and time to recharge; specific benefit offerings are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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