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Project Field Engineer

Bechtel Corporation
full-time
Remote
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: 299891</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: National - Family</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: Various Work Locations USA</span></strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Salary range: $159,700 - $231,000.00 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)</span></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>Job Summary:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><p style="margin: 6.2pt 0.1in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: 12pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">Assigned to the Construction organization as the Project Field Engineer (PFE). Responsible for the organization, process/procedures, and direction of Construction Field Engineering and support staff. The PFE reports directly to the Construction Site Manager and is responsible for all Field Engineering and Subcontract Technical Representatives activities for the project.</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 class="WordSection1"> </div><div><ul><li>Manages all field engineering process and procedures to ensure project, code and corporate compliance. Develops the Field Engineering organizational structure with input from the Construction Site Manager. Performs or delegates all personnel evaluations for field engineering and support staff.</li><li>Ensures procedures align with Bechtel functional requirements and coordinates functional approvals. Generates site specific procedures as required to assure construction operations conform to engineering design and specifications and unique customer or regulatory requirements as applicable.</li><li>Develops and is responsible for the Construction Work Package process to ensure timely deliverables (material, inspection records, packages, etc) to field personnel.</li><li>Develops and is responsible for the Work Control program in coordination with document control. Responsible for the Subcontract Technical Representative program overseeing the technical aspects of all construction managed subcontracts.</li><li>Coordinates with Supervision to plan construction activities for immediate (4 week) and long range planning (90/180/270 day) activities.</li><li>Responsible for the effective development and implementation of the Field Engineering inspection process. Establishes an Engineering/Field Engineering working relationship and lines of communications. Responsible for the constructability program within the construction function and coordinating constructability issues with Engineering.</li><li>Manages the Construction Field Change/Non Conformance Process and performs trend analysis on a periodic basis.</li><li>Responsible for the Quantity Reporting program within the Construction function including control and reporting of weekly construction quantities.</li><li>Develops and supports the construction automation plan and its associated programs including Teamworks, Setroute, eTrack, WITS, X fighters, and more.</li><li>Manages the process for the preparation, approval and periodic receipt inspections for field procured materials.</li><li>Oversees the Issues Management team for Construction including the creation/closure of corrective action plans (CAPs) and Condition Reports (CRs) as applicable</li></ul></div><ul><li>Coordinates and manages the field engineering turnover process and deliverables with the Start Up group in preparation for system turnovers.</li><li>Manages the Construction Action Item List to support/resolve constraint that impact field activities and CWPs. Implements and maintains the project welding control program. Implements and maintains the project survey control program.</li><li>Prepares and executes site mobilization and demobilization plans. Directs the design of temporary construction facilities as required.</li><li>Maintains the temporary utilities site plans.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </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>Education and Experience Requirements:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><ul><li style="line-height: 12pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 15+ years of relevant experience or </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">19+ years of relevant work experience</span></li><li style="line-height: 12pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">Must be a US citizen</span></li><li style="line-height: 12pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">Must possess active security clearance or ability to obtain security clearance.</span></li><li style="line-height: 12pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">verification of employment and education.</span></li><li style="line-height: 12pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">Must be able to obtain a site security badge.</span></li><li style="line-height: 12pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">Must be physically able to conduct field inspections and participate in project walk-downs which may require</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">scaffolding, using fall protection and other personal protective equipment (PPE), walking on elevated </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, and maneuvering around very small and/or confined spaces.</span></li></ul><p><br /> </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>Required Knowledge and Skills:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><ul><li style="line-height: 12pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.</span></li><li style="line-height: 12pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">Self-starter, highly motivated, requiring little supervision, and able to work well in a team environment.</span></li><li style="line-height: 12pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">Good working knowledge of current design codes and standards such as IBC, SMACNA, ASME, NFPA, NEC, </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">ACI, ASCE, and others.</span></li><li style="line-height: 12pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">Must be highly proficient in work process development and implementation.</span></li><li style="line-height: 12pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">Must be highly proficient in planning breakdown structure for and writing construction work packages to </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">Bechtel SWPPs, IWPPs, or other equivalent process.</span></li><li style="line-height: 12pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">Must be proficient in cost and schedule analysis.</span></li><li style="line-height: 12pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">Must be proficient in subcontract administration.</span></li><li style="line-height: 12pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">Must have knowledge of all phases of construction operations relating to field activities, of all engineering </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">disciplines, and jobsite management.</span></li><li style="line-height: 12pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">Must have direct hire execution experience on projects of $300M or greater.</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>Preferred Qualifications</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><p style="margin: 0.4pt 0in 0in; line-height: 11.65pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </p><ul><li style="line-height: 12pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">5 years supervisory experience.</span></li><li style="line-height: 12pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">Prior experience with Nuclear Power plants, DOE or DOD projects.</span></li><li style="line-height: 12pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">Prior U.S. Government construction experience as a Project Field Engineer or Deputy Project Field Engineer.</span></li><li style="line-height: 12pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">Prior Earned Value Management experience and training. Knowledge of all phases of project scoping, </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">planning, and execution relating to the construction of multi-discipline works.</span></li><li style="line-height: 12pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">Experience with, or exposure to Bechtel innovations such as the X-fighters, Smart Completions, Advanced </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #3c3c3c;">Work Packaging (AWP), and/or DEP.</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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