2023 University Graduate (U.S.) - Construction Field Engineer (Civil)
No. of Openings:11
Overview
Bechtel has a long tradition of technical and engineering excellence in supporting multiple industries. Our employees use
their ideas and ingenuity to create innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions for our business and customers.
Bechtel's construction teams are proud of their role as builders, completing projects around the world - often under difficult conditions in challenging locations. Supervisors, superintendents, and field engineers are the on-site pros who bring a project to life. There is a world of career opportunities for Construction professionals at Bechtel, including field engineering, project estimating, scheduling & cost control, and craft supervision.
Field Engineers work in multi-disciplinary teams and provide support to the design for a variety of industry projects.
Bechtel is synonymous with construction. We have been a construction-driven company from the beginning. The industry is constantly changing, and the challenge must be met with innovative, self-starting field engineers who possess strong technical backgrounds and the ability to develop working relationships throughout the many facets of the
organization. Locations may vary (Houston, Texas, Reston, Virginia, or various project sites).
Profile
Field engineers at Bechtel provide technical direction to superintendents and craft workers to complete our projects safely, efficiently, and cost effectively, while meeting required technical and quality standards. As a field engineer at Bechtel, you'll have the opportunity to work in various disciplines, such as civil, electrical, mechanical, piping, instrumentation, welding, and quality.
Also included in the construction engineering field are subcontract coordinators, who manage the daily interface between subcontractors and the rest of the construction site.
Typical Activities
Design temporary construction facilities
Interface with other functions including engineering and procurement
Perform constructability reviews
Plan and package the work for the craft
Verify installed quantities
Resolve technical issues with designer of record
Manage equipment and materials, both permanent plant materials or material used for indirect construction use
Perform inspections and tests to verify quality and manage quality records
Interact with subcontractors
Implement standard work processes and procedures
General Job Duties
Construction professionals are typically responsible for:
Reviewing drawings for constructability and providing interpretation to craft and/or installation subcontractors
Monitoring construction activities to ensure quality, project schedule adherence and compliance with drawings, and
specifications and codes, through regular inspections
Performing quantity takeoffs and assist with the preparation of field material requisitions
Conducting site visits for the purpose of producing daily reports of the work and/or subcontractor activities
Coordinating input to the quantity tracking and progress database used for measuring project completion
Monitoring actual cost versus budget
Preparing punch lists to track incomplete work
Attending subcontractor bid walks and assist in bid evaluation to support subcontract award
Maintaining the highest level of safety awareness and ensure all tasks are completed to the highest safety standards
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree program in Civil Engineering at an accredited college or university within the past 12 months or upcoming 12 months
Possess the eligibility to work and remain in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future
Ability and willingness to relocate and/or travel to domestic and/or international project jobsites
Preferred Qualifications
Completed relevant coursework
Prior co-op or internship experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Practical work experience in a construction environment
Demonstrated teamwork skills
Fluency in multiple languages (preferably Spanish, Arabic, or French)
Shaping tomorrow together
Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through four global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; and Mining & Metals. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live.
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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.
In accordance with Bechtel's duty to provide and maintain a safe workplace for our employees and to safeguard the health of our families, customers, and visitors, we have adopted mandatory COVID-19 safety protocols for each work location, which may include a vaccination or testing requirement. Please speak with your Bechtel recruiter to determine which protocols apply to the work location for the job you are seeking.
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