Structural Field Engineer

Relocation authorized: National - Family. Telework type: Full-Time. Location: Clay, NY.

About the Role

Assigned to a field engineering organization supporting Structural scopes. Responsible for planning, coordination, and execution support of construction activities within assigned discipline and area. Supports superintendents, Craft Professionals, subcontractors, and other disciplines to ensure work is executed safely, in accordance with design, and with quality. Performs general field engineering functions including work planning/work package development, material management, quantity tracking, quality verification, and technical coordination.

Project Overview

Bechtel’s Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building, and commissioning a semiconductor fab in Clay, NY. M&T is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, datacenter, life sciences, and electric vehicle markets. M&T strives to exceed customer objectives through agility, innovative technologies, and world-class talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Supports development of Installation Work Packages (IWPs) and short interval planning.
• Prepares and reviews construction drawings, sketches, and field instructions.
• Coordinates with superintendents to ensure workface planning readiness and execution alignment.
• Verifies quantities installed and supports progress tracking systems.
• Ensures materials, embeds, anchor bolts, and other Structural materials are available and aligned with construction needs.
• Interfaces with Superintendents, Craft Professionals, and subcontractors to coordinate technical requirements and resolve field issues.
• Supports inspection and test planning, ensuring compliance with quality requirements.
• Monitors field activities to ensure IFC drawings and approved documents are used.
• Coordinates with survey, engineering, and other disciplines to ensure proper installation and layout.
• Identifies and resolves non-conformance reports (NCRs) and supports corrective actions as a liaison with engineering.
• Promotes and supports Zero Accident Philosophy and safe execution of all activities.

Requirements

• Required bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of structural steel, steel fabrication, connections, and bolt/tool testing processes to ensure work is buildable and compliant per specifications and drawings.
• Understands Structural technical standards, codes, and work sequences for large industrial projects.
• Skills to ensure IFC drawings, quantities, structural components, misc. steel materials, receipt inspections, and access are ready to support IWPs, superintendents, and project schedules.
• Skilled in quantity, quality, and progress reporting.
• Understands Structural layout and installations, supports progress measurement, resolves NCRs, and prevents rework.
• Ability to coordinate with engineering, construction, survey, and other disciplines; escalates systemic risks or problems early and clearly.

Pay

Salary range: $78,000 - $119,000 annually (based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Optional disability and supplemental insurance options.
• Generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period).
• Nine paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components.