Project Field Engineer at Bechtel Corporation in Reston, VA

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Project Overview:

Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); synthetic materials; and data center markets.
M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future.
Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while we actively pursue exciting opportunities in other parts of the world. We are looking for talented people to join our team that are passionate about making a difference and contributing to historical projects that will have a lasting impact on society.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will manage a team and provide field engineering leadership for work planning & packaging (AWP), permanent plant material management, quantity control, safety, subcontractors technical support, installation inspection & testing knowledge, and coordination of system/project turnover. Your oversight will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for coordination of all activities related to field engineering and interfacing with all other operating sections of the job-site ensuring compliance with project procedures, codes and standards.
• 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 the design of temporary construction facilities as required.
• Directs preparation of requisitions for field procured materials, material substitution, services, and equipment.
• Takes full responsibility for quantity take-off, reporting and forecasting.
• Ensures Zero Accident philosophy and programs are implemented and adhered.
• Reviews and approves inspection test plans and high-risk rigging plans.
• Coordinates reviews of subcontractor submittals and provides subcontractor technical support.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of field quality, planning, execution and assurance
• Deep knowledge of project specs, codes, inspection/test plans, and quality systems; ensures right-first-time installation across disciplines.
• Integrates quality requirements into AWP and field execution; verifies inspection points, hold points, and documentation are ready to support field works.
• Manage inspections and nonconformances with clear communication skills as a liaison with design engineering
• Coordinates field inspections, reviews and dispositions NCRs, drives corrective actions, and prevents repeat issues.
• Ensures accurate records, test results, and as-builts; supports system completions and clean handover to startup/commissioning.
• Coaches field engineers, superintendents, subcontractors, and craft on standards and expectations.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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