HLW, Civil Field Engineer

$90,990 - $138,760/Yr

Bechtel - Richland, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Richland, WA

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

The HLW Civil Field Engineer at Bechtel Corporation is responsible for overseeing construction engineering tasks within the Civil discipline, specifically focusing on concrete, structural steel, excavation, and architectural finishes. This role involves developing work plans, coordinating materials, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with nuclear codes and standards. The engineer will work closely with superintendents and other personnel to meet project timelines and quality requirements, while also resolving design and construction conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with engineering on constructability and design issues relating to commodity installations and work sequencing.
• Provides field engineering support and assistance to superintendents, supporting personnel in meeting cost and time schedules, verifies materials, equipment, and quality, and assures results meet design requirements.
• Provides leadership in a team-based environment.
• Develops work plans, coordinates material take-offs and requisitions, performs and documents inspections, reports progress, and resolves conflicts in design and construction related to the installation and testing of civil commodities.
• Performs Civil Field Engineering activities including inspections, audits and planning to support the installation of formwork, rebar, concrete, structural steel, architectural, earthwork and performs rigging support and planning activities for material and equipment.
• Assures procedural compliance, material control, and complete and thorough documentation of inspections for completed work.
• Directs or performs preparation of quantity listings of field purchased material and equipment and initiates requisitions for field material purchases.
• Supports preparation of construction drawings and schedules, design of temporary construction facilities and ensures preparation of as built drawings and other job plans.
• Supports planning and delivery of construction materials and equipment, assuring that proper warehousing and storage exists to ensure environmental protection.
• Reviews specifications, purchase orders, subcontracts, inspection reports, delivery schedules, instruction manuals, and technical data to assist and advise on site.
• Oversees and coordinates subcontractor work efforts and subcontract changes and interfaces.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) with 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
• Possess the right to work and remain in the US without sponsorship.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site.
• Must be physically able to conduct field inspections and participate in project walk-downs.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with and supervising USA Building Trade Unions and craft professionals.
• Familiarity with current industry quality standards.
• Proficiency in verbal and written communications.
• Knowledge of requirements for Lock Out Tag Out for safety.
• Detailed knowledge of AISC and ACI codes.
• Understanding rebar placement drawings, steel erection drawings and architectural finish drawings.
• Computer literate including experience in 3D and 4D modeling software, word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications in accordance with current Bechtel standards.
• Possess Nuclear Construction knowledge.
• Previous experience with Mathcad and MicroStation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Optional disability and supplemental insurance options.
• Generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period).
• Nine paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components.