The Field Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of engineering activities during the construction phase of a project. This position serves as a key liaison between engineering, construction, and project management teams, ensuring that designs are implemented accurately, safely, and on schedule. The role involves leading field engineering efforts, supporting team development, and ensuring compliance with technical standards, safety protocols, and quality requirements. Field Engineers are responsible for resolving technical issues in real time, managing material workflows, and supporting system turnover to operations. This position is essential to maintaining project integrity, schedule adherence, and operational excellence across diverse project environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering efforts on small to medium projects, either managing a specific area with multiple disciplines or serving as Deputy Project Field Engineer for an operating section
- Support team development through performance management, competency assessments, and constructive feedback
- Lead construction engineering work within a designated engineering discipline
- Collaborate with design teams to resolve constructability challenges
- Manage material procurement, including requisition preparation, substitutions, and equipment coordination
- Oversee quantity take-offs, tracking, reporting, and forecasting for project execution
- Enforce safety standards, ensuring zero accidents, safe equipment conditions, and compliance in operational areas
- Coordinate between construction and startup teams to complete system walkdowns and support component turnover
- Review and approve inspection and test plans to ensure quality compliance
- Manage subcontractor submittal reviews to ensure adherence to project requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5-8 years of relevant experience, or 9-12 years of relevant work experience
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits supporting employee well-being and work-life balance
- Programs for career development and professional growth
- Initiatives to strengthen workplace culture and inclusion
- Paid time off and flexible scheduling for personal needs
- Relocation assistance available for national moves, including family support
Compensation
Not specified
Work Arrangement
onsite — Knoxville, TN, Oak Ridge, TN, Ogden, UT, Reston, VA, Richland, WA — Full-Time Office/Project
Team
Small to medium job teams; role may serve as lead engineer or Deputy Project Field Engineer, coordinating multiple disciplines or an operating section
- Commitment to core vision, values, and ethical standards
- Supportive environment for veterans and military families
- Diverse teams that drive innovation and effective problem-solving
- One Team approach emphasizing respect, equity, and collaboration
- Legacy of delivering large-scale, impactful global projects
Additional Information
- Relocation is authorized for national moves with family support
- Telework is not permitted; role requires full-time presence at office or project site
- Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply and their experience is highly valued
- Equal Opportunity Employer: hiring without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics
- Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by emailing acesstmt@bechtel.com
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