Project Field Engineer

Bechtel

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Renewables & Clean Power business line is advancing development of a new natural gas–fired power generation project located in Sullivan County, Indiana. To support this effort, the team is assembling a dedicated execution staff to join the project from early development through construction. The position will initially be based in the Reston, VA office (Single Status) to support preconstruction and project planning activities, followed by a long‑term field assignment at the project site in Indiana upon mobilization. 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 and other activities as assigned by the Site Manager.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of ASME Section I and B31.1, IEEE, NFPA 60E, applicable ACI Standards, NEC, IBC, etc.
Familiarity and working knowledge of the Bechtel suite of Applications (i.e. TeamWorks, SetRoute, PipeFighter, SteelSlayer, Aconex, SP3D/Navisworks etc.)
Familiarity with the combined cycle initiative.
Knowledge of the constructability process and interfacing with design engineering.
Extensive knowledge of implementing the Bechtel SWPPs and setting up a project QMS. Expert knowledge of the FCD, RFI, and NCR process.
10+ years of Field Engineering experience in process plant and/and or combined cycle power plant construction.
Experience with project setup and temp facilities, in addition to system turnover and completion.
Experience implementing a constructability program.
Previous experience delivering projects in a EPC Direct Hire environment.

Nice To Haves

Priority given to candidates with previous Bechtel power plant experience, preferably combined cycle
Previous experience delivering a combined cycle power plant, and leading teams and multi-discipline Field Engineering teams, as an Area Field Engineer, Project Field Engineer or equivalent.
Preference given to those with combined cycle experience.
Preference given to candidates with multi-discipline experience (i.e. CSA, Piping, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, etc).
Previous experience and knowledge of Advanced Work Packaging (AWP).
Extensive experience working in North America, in a Union Building Trades environment is preferable.

Responsibilities

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.
Responsible for supervision of the Field Engineering, Document Control, Survey, and IS&T departments while on site project.
Directs the design of temporary construction facilities as required.
Directs preparation of requisitions for field procured materials, material substitution, services, equipment. Approves and/or delegates the approval for all Field Material Requisitions pertaining to permanent plant.
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