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Structural Field Engineer - Buildings

Bechtel Global Corporation, Port Arthur, TX, United States


Job Summary
In this role, you will provide project field engineering specialization and expertise with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and subcontract coordination. Your recommendations will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.

Major Responsibilities
Work Planning & Packaging

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.

Material Management

Initiates requisitions for field purchases.

Prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment.

Quantities

Verifies commodities on quantity tracking systems or other computer database systems as required.

Safety / Quality Control

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.

Technical

Proactively considers continuous learning or shows interest to pursue appropriate learning activities.

System Turnover Coordinator

Develops firm understanding of system and area scoping and drawings required for package development (direct hire).

STR / Subcontract Coordinator

Reviews and approves inspection test plans.

Coordinates reviews of subcontractor submittals.

Education and Experience Requirements

Requiredbachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H).

Demonstrated commitment to a Zero Accident safety program.

Understanding of structural steel design and AISC code requirements.

Must be computer-literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and Bechtel database applications. Must be familiar with current industry quality standards.

Knowledge of Project Technical Requests (PTR) for routing and resolving Requests for Information (RFIs), Field Change Documents (FCDs), and Non Conformance/Compliance Reports (NCRs) between project sites, contractors, clients, and home office. Knowledge of work packaging.

Basic understanding of production management including scheduling.

Sound communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills. Knowledge of cost management including estimating and forecast development.

Direct hire construction experience.

Additional Information
Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e., harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).

Total Rewards/Benefits
Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure our people thrive, including opportunities for career advancement, culture enhancements, and resources to recharge. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com.

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