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Lead Pipe Testing Field Engineer

Bechtel Corporation
full-time
Brownsville, Texas | Lake Charles, Louisiana | Port Arthur, Texas
Posted 10/22/2026

Job Description

<p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Requisition ID: 299360</strong> </span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span id="cke_bm_347S" style="display:none"> </span>Relocation Authorized: National - Family</strong> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><strong>Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project</strong> </span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><strong>Work Location: Various Work Locations USA, Brownsville, TX, Lake Charles,LA, Port Arthur, TX</strong></span></li></ul><p> </p><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: 10pt;"><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;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><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 style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Core to Bechtel is our <a style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;" title="https://www.bechtel.com/about-us/vision-values-covenants/" href="https://www.bechtel.com/about-us/vision-values-covenants/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><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 style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuEx0BFBSFE" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuEx0BFBSFE" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: none;">extraordinary teams building inspiring projects</span></a> in our <a style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;" title="https://impact.bechtel.com/" href="https://impact.bechtel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><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-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The selected candidate will initially be placed on one of our four Liquefied Natural Gas Plant Projects in the US Gulf Coast Region for our Energy Global Business Unit, but we may also require the selected candidate to have future mobility to one of our other Global Business Units in a different location. The ideal candidate will have market sector/ sub sector construction industry experience in <strong>energy</strong> (liquefied natural gas), <strong>manufacturing and technology</strong> (semiconductor, chemical, pharmaceutical, data centers, fire power generation),<strong> infrastructure</strong> (aviation, rail, roads/bridges), <strong>mining and minerals</strong> (water treatment plant, mineral extraction, metal refining), & <strong>nuclear, security, and environmental</strong> (nuclear power epc, power distribution, combined cycle, defense and space, environmental cleanup). As needs arise in our growing business, there will be expectation for the candidate to be fully mobile.</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-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">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. <span style="color: white;">#LI-BH1</span></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><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">On a medium to large (PFE Tier I - <$250m) job, performs the duties of a lead engineer in either an area, coordinating and directing a variety of disciplines, or as a Project Field Engineer, coordinating all activities related to the operation of assigned operating section. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Leadership/Supervision </span></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Proactively engages with their teams’ development through CPM, competency development/assessment and feedback </span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Leads construction engineers in a broad range of construction engineering work within a specific engineering discipline. </span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Work Planning & Packaging </span></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Coordinates with design on constructability issues. </span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Material Management </span></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Reviews material receiving reports and warehousing to assure delivery of correct materials. </span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Quantities </span></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Possesses responsibility for quantity take-off, control, reporting and forecasting. </span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Safety / Quality Control </span></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">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. </span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">System Turnover Coordinator </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">For Direct Hire: </span></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Possesses responsibility for coordinating between Construction and Startup to ensure the various system walkdowns are performed, interfacing with the Startup Specialist as required to support component/system turnover and assuming responsibility (as required) for area turnover coordination as determined by the PFE. </span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">STR / Subcontract Coordinator </span></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Reviews and approves inspection test plans, </span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Coordinates reviews of subcontractor submittals </span></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><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience</span></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 style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Construction experience on LNG projects Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Construction experience assigned to a construction site in a supervisory position.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience in a supervisory role commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing, or power generating station construction.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards. Excellent communication and problem-solving ability. </span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Extensive Piping experience </span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>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.).</em></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>Total Rewards/Benefits:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><p style="margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><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 style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://www.bechtel.com/about/life-at-bechtel/total-rewards/">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: 10pt;"><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 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" align="center"> </p><p style="text-align:center" align="center"><span style="font-size:8.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em><strong><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></strong></em><span style="color:black"><a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" href="mailto:acesstmt@bechtel.com"><strong>acesstmt@bechtel.com</strong></a></span></span></span></p>

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Job Type

full-time

Location

Brownsville, Texas | Lake Charles, Louisiana | Port Arthur, Texas

Category

Civil / Site

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