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Project Field Engineer

🏒 Bechtel β€’ πŸ“ Reston, VA β€’ πŸ•’ Oct 8, 2026
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Position Overview & Specifications

Requisition ID: 295375

  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family
  • Grade: 28
  • Position to be Panel Interviewed? Yes
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Various Work Locations USA, Reston, VA
  • Employee Referral Amount: $5,000.00
  • Only applicable to Reston : Salary Range: $157,700 - $231,000 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)


Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

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.

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.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

Project Overview:

We are looking for top talent to join the expanding Bechtel Renewables & Clean Power business line to deliver the latest in our long-term portfolio of natural gas fired combined cycle power projects. This Project is a nominal 1300 MW two unit plant that will provide consistent electrical power to the regional grid. Bechtel is currently supporting our customer to define the scope and design basis for the Project which will utilize advanced gas turbine technology to deliver reliable and responsive electric power generation. The Project will be based in Carroll County, Ohio.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will report to the Site Manager and provide field engineering management and leadership for work planning and packaging, material management, quantity validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and coordination of system turnover and subcontracts. Your oversight will ensure that all field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.You will support the proposal(s) of future combined cycle power plant projects with the intention of mobilizing to the field upon award. LI-RM1

Major Responsibilities:

  • As the Project Field Engineer, you coordinate all activities related to the operation of your assigned operating section.
  • Responsible for supervising Field Engineering, Document Control, Survey, IT and others as delegated by the Site Manager on project.
  • Proactively engages with your teams' development through CPM, competency development/assessment and feedbackExecute activities assigned by the Site Manager.
  • Leads the Field Engineering team in a broad range of construction engineering work within a specific engineering discipline.
  • Manages the coordination with design on constructability issues.
  • Reviews material receiving reports and warehousing to assure delivery of correct materials.Possesses responsibility for all field quantity take-off, control, reporting and forecasting on the project.
  • Approves and/or delegates the approval for all Field Material Requisitions pertaining to permanent plant.
  • Ensures zero accident philosophy and requirements are implemented and adhered to by craft and others when in the operational area, and tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.
  • Overall responsibility for coordinating between Construction and Startup to ensure the various system walkdowns are performed, interfacing with the Project Startup Manager as required to support component/system turnover and assuming responsibility (or as delegated) for area turnover coordination.
  • Reviews and approves inspection test plans, the generation of subcontract scopes of work, and payment milestones to subcontractors and vendors.
  • Manages/coordinates reviews of subcontractor submittals by the field engineering team.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with the Project Field Superintendent ensuring the field engineering team is supporting the project superintendents.


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Previous experience delivering a combined cycle power plant, and leading teams of Field Engineers, either as a Lead Discipline Field Engineer, Area Field Engineer, Project Field Engineer or equivalent. 10+ years of Field Engineering experience in process plant and/or combined cycle power plant construction.
  • Preference given to those with combined cycle experience.
  • Preference given to candidates with multi-discipline experience (i.e. CSA, Piping, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, etc).
  • Advanced knowledge of ASME Section I and B31.1.
  • Previous experience with Advanced Work Packaging (AWP).Familiarity and working knowledge of the Bechtel suite of Applications (i.e. TeamWorks, SetRoute, PipeFighter, SteelSlayer, Aconex, SP3D/Navisworks etc.)
  • Familiarity with the combined cycle initiative.
  • Experience with project setup and temp facilities, system turnover and completion.
  • Knowledge of the constructability process and interfacing with design engineering.
  • Extensive knowledge of setting up and implementing the Bechtel SWPPs and setting up a project QMS.
  • Extensive knowledge of the FCD, RFI, and NCR process.


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.

The position to which you are applying may have additional background and drug screening requirements from those of your current position. Please speak with your Bechtel recruiter to determine if any additional background and drug screening is required for this position and work location.

Bechtel's internal staffing policy includes the minimum time that you need to be in your current position before applying to a new position. Please refer to the applicable policy manual and ensure you meet the minimum requirements.

Per Policy 203-Internal Staffing, the Functional Manager of all internal Bechtel employees that are selected to proceed with an interview as part of Bechtel's internal recruitment process will receive a notification including the position title and corresponding Functional Lead.

Please note that the overtime designation for this position might differ from your current position even if the position is at the same grade level. Please speak with your TA Specialist to understand the overtime eligibility for this role.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

United States Work Authorization & Sponsorship Guide

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Under United States immigration law (INA Β§ 101(a)(15)(H)), foreign nationals seeking full-time professional positions typically navigate either non-immigrant specialty occupation classifications or immigrant visa sponsorship:

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ H-1B Specialty Occupation & Cap

Requires a relevant Bachelor's degree or higher. Employers must file an approved Labor Condition Application (LCA) with the US Department of Labor confirming the prevailing wage rate.

⚑ TN / O-1 / STEM OPT Pathways

Canadian and Mexican citizens qualify under USMCA (TN status). F-1 STEM graduates benefit from 36-month aggregate work authorization through E-Verify enrolled employers.

βš–οΈ Official regulatory reference: USCIS Working in the US & US DOL Foreign Labor Certification.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Technology

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Project Field Engineer roles across Bechtel's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Technology.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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