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Preservation 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: 299367</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 provide project field engineering support with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and coordination of system turnover. Your work will contribute to ensuring 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><div><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Implement and monitor preservation and preventive maintenance requirements for equipment, materials, and systems during storage, construction, and pre-commissioning activities. </span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintain preservation and preventive maintenance records, databases, and documentation to ensure accurate tracking and compliance with project requirements.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Review engineering drawings, specifications, vendor manuals, and preservation procedures to support field implementation and resolve technical issues.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Coordinate preservation activities with construction, quality, procurement, startup, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure equipment integrity is maintained throughout the project lifecycle.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Conduct field inspections to verify preservation activities are performed in accordance with project procedures, manufacturer recommendations, and quality requirements.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Assist with material receiving, storage inspections, and condition assessments to ensure materials and equipment are protected from damage or deterioration.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Prepare status reports, preservation logs, punch list updates, and turnover documentation for assigned areas. </span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Support the planning and scheduling of preservation work and identify potential risks that could impact equipment readiness and turnover milestones.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Interface with field engineering, construction supervision, quality personnel, and client representatives to support successful execution of preservation requirements.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Promote compliance with project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) requirements and support the Zero Accident Philosophy in all preservation activities.</span></li></ul></div></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;">Required bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 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><div><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Knowledge of equipment preservation, preventive maintenance, material handling, storage, and protection requirements for construction and industrial projects.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, vendor manuals, preservation procedures, and technical documentation. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Working knowledge of construction practices, field engineering processes, and turnover requirements related to equipment and systems.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience maintaining preservation records, databases, reports, and documentation to support project execution and equipment readiness.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to perform field inspections and verify compliance with project specifications, preservation requirements, and quality standards.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project schedules.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and construction or maintenance management systems used for tracking preservation and turnover activities.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with construction, engineering, quality, procurement, suppliers, and subcontractors.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to identify, investigate, and help resolve technical issues affecting equipment preservation, storage conditions, and system readiness.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Knowledge of Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) requirements and commitment to safe work practices and Zero Accident Philosophy principles.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records, reports, and inspection documentation.</span></li></ul></div></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: 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><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" 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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