Lead Piling & Siteworks Field Engineer

Requisition ID: 297159 | Relocation Authorized: International – Single | Telework Type: Full‑Time Office/Project | Work Location: Port Arthur, TX

Project Overview

Port Arthur LNG, LLC (PALNG) is developing a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on a site located on the western shoreline of the Port Arthur Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. The Phase 2 project is located within the overall Port Arthur LNG site. It features one LNG tank, two liquefaction trains, and an additional LNG loading berth, enhancing its capacity to meet growing global energy demands. The project is being constructed on a parcel of land located along State Highway 87 south of Port Arthur, Texas, between the inner coastal waterway bridge and Keith Lake.

Job Summary

Provide supervision, coaching and direction to junior professional piling and site works field engineering personnel and project field engineering support services, including work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and coordination of system turnover. Contribute to ensuring field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project specifications.

Major Responsibilities

• Leadership/Supervision: Proactively engage team development through CPM, competency development/assessment and feedback. Supervise a broad range of construction engineering work within a specific engineering discipline. Direct construction engineering activities of assigned staff, ensuring compliance with procedures and specifications.
• Work Planning & Packaging: Coordinate with design on constructability issues. Supervise discipline field engineers responsible for quantity take‑off, control, reporting and forecasting. Oversee sequencing and creation of IWPs. Review project controls documents on progress relating to cost and schedule.
• Quantities: Responsible for quantity take‑off, control, reporting and forecasting. Administer automation tools and ensure direct reports are competent. Use quantity data analysis for strategic decisions, performance analysis, unit rate analysis and manpower curves.
• Safety/Quality Control: Implement and adhere to a zero‑accident philosophy. Ensure tools and equipment are safe. Supervise subcontract activities to verify materials, equipment and workmanship comply with design plans and specifications. Manage completion and submittal of construction engineering records for turnover and closeout.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Required bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8‑10 years of relevant experience, or 12‑14 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Experience with civil site works (soil stabilization/mixing, wick drains, excavations, backfill, culverts, ditches, etc.) and piling (concrete, helical, caissons, marine) preferred.
• Experience on an LNG construction site, especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
• Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power‑generating station construction.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Excellent problem‑solving ability.
• Ability to work extended schedules to support project execution plans.
• Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H) and a Zero Accident safety program.
• Must have work authorization within the United States of America.

Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure employees thrive, including career advancement programs, cultural initiatives, and time‑off resources that support sustainable growth.