Field Engineer - Roads and Utilities

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Project Overview:

Bechtel helps clients deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally.  These large, complex and multi-disciplined projects create jobs and grow economies; improve the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure; connect communities to resources and opportunities; get us closer to net zero; tackle critical environmental challenges to protect people and the planet; and accelerate progress to make the world a cleaner, greener, safer place. 

Bechtel is providing a wide variety project and contract management services, crossing all disciplines, to customers in Western Australia to support exciting capital works programmes, including in aviation, defence and energy infrastructure. We are looking for people to join us in a long-term relationship to deliver these services in and around Perth where we are working within integrated teams with our customers and to help build Bechtel’s capabilities for even greater opportunities in the future. 

Job Summary:

Supervise the delivery of the project to ensure the project is delivered to scope, quality, time and budget within the Business’ objectives for Safety, Security and Environmental standards.

Major Responsibilities:

• Actively ensure contractors are complying with safety requirements and encourage contractors to perform their work in a safe manner.
• Actively interface with the assigned area's Engineering, Construction Interface, Health and Safety, Environment and Sustainability, Community, Workplace Relations, Contract Management and other relevant teams to ensure package/project delivery priorities are maintained.
• Review all contractor submittals including construction schedules, costs, reports, changes and trends as required, monitors field activities and coordinates technical oversight.
• Review design documents, change orders, material requisitions, requests for information and specifications for construction associated with the contractor’s scope of works.
• Review the flow of information required from third party companies or contractors to facilitate the timely progress of the engineering work.
• Review field engineering progress, quality records and quantity verification against approved schedules, evaluate changes and advise corrective action when required.
• Communicate technical issues and recommend solutions as required.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree in civil engineering (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
• WHS and Environmental Management training is often expected 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• 3-5+ years in civil or pavement engineering, with direct experience in heavy-duty pavement projects
• Proven track record in construction, including asphalt and concrete surfacing, subgrade preparation, and compaction control
• Hands-on involvement in pavement construction, earthworks, stormwater drainage, and asphalt/concrete surfacing
• Familiarity with CASA MOS Part 139, ICAO Annex 14, and Australian pavement design standards
• Proven ability to work in live environments, coordinating with operations and adhering to strict safety protocols

  Additional Skills

• Ability to interpret design specs, including pavement thickness, lighting, and grading
• Strong understanding of geotechnical testing, compaction control, and material compliance
• Proficiency in site reporting, survey coordination, and quality assurance documentation
• Excellent communication for liaising with airport stakeholders, consultants, and contractors
• Working knowledge of Australian Standards, specifications and codes.
• Proficient in the use of project information systems in particular Aconex is preferred
• MS Office Skills – Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word etc.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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 Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

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.

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. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.