Demo

Structural Steel Field Engineer

Bechtel Corporation
Charles, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2025
Requisition ID: 283640

  • Relocation Authorized: National - Accompanied
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Lake Charles, LA

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

Louisiana LNG is located approximately 11 miles southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The project includes a mid-scale, mixed-refrigerant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on the west side of the Calcasieu River. There are five identical process plants. Each process plant consists of one gas pre-treatment unit, one condensate stabilization unit, and four Chart heavy hydrocarbon (HHC) removal and liquefaction groups. The facility will include associated utilities, refrigerant storage, three 235,000m3 full-containment LNG storage tanks, and three marine berths.

Job Summary

In this role, you will provide project structural field engineering specialization and expertise with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and subcontract coordination. Your recommendations will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.

Major Responsibilities

Work Planning & Packaging

  • Prepares construction drawings and sketches.
  • Facilitates planning construction methods and procedures.
  • Coordinate with Field Supervision and Subcontractors to plan/support construction schedules

Material Management

  • Initiates requisitions for field purchases
  • Prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment.

Quantities

  • Verifies commodities on quantity tracking systems or other computer database systems as required.

Safety / Quality Control

  • 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.

Technical

  • Proactively considers continuous learning or show interest to pursue appropriate learning activities

System Turnover Coordinator

For Direct Hire

  • Develops firm understanding of system and area scoping and drawings required for package development.

STR / Subcontract Coordinator

  • Reviews and approves inspection test plans,
  • Coordinates reviews of subcontractor submittals

Education And Experience Requirements

  • Required bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge And Skills

  • Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H).
  • Demonstrated commitment to a Zero Accident safety program.
  • Must be computer-literate in word processing, spreadsheet and Bechtel database applications.
  • Must be familiar with current industry quality standards.
  • Knowledge of Project Technical Requests (PTR) for routing and resolving Requests for Information (RFIs), Field Change Documents (FCDs), and Non Conformance/Compliance Reports (NCRs) between project sites, contractors, clients, and home office.
  • Knowledge of work packaging.
  • Basic understanding of production management including scheduling.
  • Sound communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  • Knowledge of cost management including estimating and forecast development.
  • Direct hire construction experience

Additional Information

Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, 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.

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 acesstmt@bechtel.com

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Structural Steel Field Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Structural Steel Field Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$84,742 - $109,164
Income Estimation: 
$108,520 - $150,391
Income Estimation: 
$87,429 - $110,032
Income Estimation: 
$103,075 - $132,729
Income Estimation: 
$99,722 - $129,659
Income Estimation: 
$95,339 - $136,177
Income Estimation: 
$79,271 - $104,411
Income Estimation: 
$94,266 - $116,554
Income Estimation: 
$94,266 - $116,554
Income Estimation: 
$116,182 - $159,475
Income Estimation: 
$116,182 - $159,475
Income Estimation: 
$109,098 - $146,006
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Bechtel Corporation

Bechtel Corporation
Hired Organization Address Glendale, AZ Full Time
Requisition ID : 281445 Relocation Authorized : None Telework Type : Hybrid Work Location : Glendale, AZ Extraordinary t...
Bechtel Corporation
Hired Organization Address Richland, WA Full Time
Requisition ID : 280591 Relocation Authorized : National - Family Telework Type : Part-Time Telework Work Location : Ric...
Bechtel Corporation
Hired Organization Address Albany, OH Full Time
Requisition ID : 282142 Relocation Authorized : National / International - Family Telework Type : Full-Time Office / Pro...
Bechtel Corporation
Hired Organization Address Charles, LA Full Time
Requisition ID : 281352 Relocation Authorized : National - Accompanied Telework Type : Full-Time Office / Project Work L...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Structural Steel Field Engineer jobs in the Charles, LA area that may be a better fit.

Construction Project Engineer STRUCTURAL Lake Charles

Structural Technologies LLC, Sulphur, LA

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!