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Field Engineer - Preparatory Works

Bechtel Corporation
full-time
San Jose, California
Posted 10/22/2026

Job Description

<p><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Requisition ID: 299339</strong></span></span></p><ul type="disc"><li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Relocation Authorized: None</span></strong></span></li><li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project </span></strong></span></li><li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Work Location: San Jose, CA</span></strong></span></li><li style="vertical-align: middle; font-weight: bold; color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Salary Range: 150,450 - 178,500 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)</span></span></strong></span></li><li style="vertical-align: middle; font-weight: bold; color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">San <span style="font-size: 9.0pt;">Jose, CA & San Francisco, CA Positions: A 10% salary</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"> uplift is provided on top of base salary for positions that are worked in San Jose, CA, and San Francisco, CA, which is subject to change depending on market conditions.</span></span></strong></span></li></ul><div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. </span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. </span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Core to Bechtel is our <a href="https://www.bechtel.com/about-us/vision-values-covenants/" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" title="https://www.bechtel.com/about-us/vision-values-covenants/"><span style="text-decoration:none">Vision, Values and Commitments</span></a>. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuEx0BFBSFE" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuEx0BFBSFE"><span style="text-decoration:none">extraordinary teams building inspiring projects</span></a> in our <a href="https://impact.bechtel.com/" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" title="https://impact.bechtel.com/"><span style="text-decoration:none">Impact Report</span></a>. </span></span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Project Overview:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Bechtel has been appointed by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) to provide Construction Management Services for Phase II (BSVII) of the BART Silicon Valley Program. The Program extends the BART system from Berryessa/North San Jose through downtown San Jose to Santa Clara. The project includes a single-bore tunnel, underground and at-grade stations, and related rail and maintenance facilities.</span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Job Summary:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Bechtel is seeking a Field Engineer to support construction management oversight of preparatory works for the BSVII project. Working within the client organization as part of an integrated team, the Field Engineer will monitor assigned field activities, review technical information, maintain accurate records and support the Resident Engineer and Assistant Resident Engineer in administering the construction contract.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The role will focus on non-rail preparatory works carried out across multiple work fronts and interfaces with public streets, utilities, property boundaries, environmental requirements and follow-on construction. The successful candidate will work closely with construction inspection, safety, quality, environmental, design, survey, utility and contract administration personnel.<span style="color: white;">#LI-RM1</span></span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Major Responsibilities:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Archaeological investigation, monitoring and testing, including compliance with required hold points and response protocols.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Contamination investigation, sampling and characterization, including monitoring of material handling, transportation and disposal requirements.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Perimeter fencing, hoarding, gates, access control and associated temporary works.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Utility investigations, protection, relocations and diversions, including coordination with utility owners and permitting agencies.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Street and public-realm works, including curbs and gutters, paving, striping, traffic signal modifications, traffic staging and restoration.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Jet grouting and associated ground improvement, verification testing and monitoring.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Instrumentation and Monitoring (I&M) installation works, including access, protection, baseline requirements and coordination with the wider monitoring regime.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Other civil, temporary and enabling works needed to prepare sites and work areas for subsequent major construction.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Report to and support the Resident Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer in the oversight and administration of assigned preparatory works.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Monitor Contractor work for conformance with the contract documents, approved design, technical specifications, permits, quality requirements and applicable codes and regulations.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Coordinate with Construction Inspectors to confirm appropriate inspection coverage, testing, hold points and documentation for planned field activities.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Review Contractor work plans, method statements, submittals, requests for information, shop drawings, temporary works proposals and other technical documents relevant to assigned scopes.</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Major Responsibilities(Contd.):</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Perform field observations, identify potential nonconforming work or emerging issues, and promptly communicate findings to the RE/ARE and appropriate project functions.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Support resolution of design, construction, access, utility and third-party interface issues by gathering field information, coordinating reviews and tracking actions to closure.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Review short-term schedules and look-ahead plans to identify upcoming activities, inspection needs, constraints, interfaces and potential impacts to project milestones.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Coordinate with utility owners, municipalities, property stakeholders, environmental specialists, designers, surveyors and other project teams as directed by the RE/ARE.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Work with the Project Safety Team to support compliance with safety requirements associated with traffic, excavations, utilities, contaminated materials, lifting operations, ground improvement and public interfaces.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Work with the Project Quality Team to support implementation of inspection and test plans, material approvals, testing, nonconformance control and turnover documentation.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain accurate contemporaneous field records, including daily reports, progress photographs, quantities, labor and equipment observations, inspection and testing status, issues and delays.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Support review of Contractor payment quantities, requests for change, time impacts and other contract administration matters by assembling relevant field records and technical information.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Attend field coordination, utility, traffic, safety, quality and progress meetings as required, and maintain clear records of actions assigned to the preparatory works team.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Support completion, punch-list, handover and acceptance activities for assigned preparatory works.</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Major Responsibilities(Contd.1):</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provide technical guidance and coordination support to Construction Inspectors and other field personnel within the limits of delegated authority.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Promote collaborative and professional working relationships across the integrated project team.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Coordinate the timely flow of field information, technical reviews, approvals and decisions needed to maintain progress.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Contribute to risk identification, issue tracking, mitigation planning and periodic reporting for assigned scopes.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Comply with Project Safety, Health, Environmental and security requirements.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Support adherence to the approved construction budget and schedule.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Follow project procedures for document control, reporting, correspondence and contract administration.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Undertake other duties consistent with the role as assigned by the RE/ARE.</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Education and Experience Requirements:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Bachelor's degree, or international equivalent, in civil engineering, construction management or a related field, with 8+ years of relevant experience; or 12+ years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience supporting construction management, field engineering or inspection on heavy civil, transportation, utility or major infrastructure projects.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated field experience with several of the following: utility relocations, street works, traffic staging, ground improvement, I&M installation, environmental or archaeological constraints, site development and preparatory works.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, work plans, technical submittals and inspection or testing records.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience maintaining daily records and supporting measurement, payment, change or claims documentation.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience coordinating with contractors, designers, inspectors, utility owners, local authorities and third-party stakeholders is desirable.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience in an owner, client or construction-management oversight organization is preferred.</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Required Knowledge and Skills:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Working knowledge of field engineering, construction inspection, quality control and contract administration principles.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, work plans, permits and technical submittals.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to recognize field issues, gather relevant facts and escalate matters clearly and promptly.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Understanding of interfaces among civil, utility, traffic, environmental, survey and third-party scopes.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated technical writing, data management, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong organization, time management and problem-solving skills, with close attention to detail.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative field environment.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Proficiency with standard office productivity, document management and construction reporting applications.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver license within 60 days of starting on the Project.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Cal/OSHA or OSHA 30-hour training certification at the start of work on the Project.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Engineer-in-Training certification, professional registration or other relevant construction certification is desirable but not required.</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Total Rewards/Benefits:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">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 <a href="https://www.bechtel.com/about/life-at-bechtel/total-rewards/" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">Bechtel Total Rewards</a></span></span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Diverse teams build the extraordinary:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHQGhaeRJsU">Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.</a></span></span></p></div></div></div><p style="text-align:center"> </p><p style="text-align:center"><em><strong><span style="font-size:8.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with 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, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components</span></span></strong></em></p><p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><strong style="font-weight:bold"><em style="font-style:italic"><span style="color:#3f3f3f">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 </span></em></strong><a href="mailto:acesstmt@bechtel.com"><strong style="font-weight:bold">acesstmt@bechtel.com</strong></a></span></span></p>

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