Piping Field Engineer

Piping Field Engineer

Bechtel Corporation

Location:

Thacker Pass, NV

Grade: 25

Telework Type:
Full-Time Office/Project

Relocation Authorized:
National/International - Camp

Salary Range: $76,685 - $116,945 annually (determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant)

Thacker Pass is the largest known lithium resource in the United States. Once complete, the mine and processing facilities will produce more lithium carbonate than any other facility in the United States, enough to power 1 million electric vehicles per year. As the EPCM contractor for Lithium Americas, Bechtel manages and integrates the efforts of a team of contractors conducting engineering and building the facility, and oversees procurement of about $1 Billion in goods and services.

Earth work began in 2023 and design and procurement of long‑lead equipment is underway. The project is located in the high desert of north‑central Nevada, about 25 miles from the Oregon border, 1 hour northwest of Winnemucca and 3 hours northeast of Reno. Planned with sustainability and the environment in mind, the facility will use excess process heat to generate electricity and recycle process water up to seven times.

Once the second phase is complete, Thacker Pass will produce more than 16 times the current U.S. output of lithium.

The Piping Field Engineer reports to the Lead Piping Field Engineer/Project Field Engineer and is responsible for the technical oversight of all piping activities in the area. The selected applicant will provide technical direction to the FE group, as well as to the direct‑hire and subcontractor workforce and supervision.

• Experience with construction in all areas of piping installation.
• Coordinate with supervision the work schedule and any material deliveries required.
• Complete assigned training requirements.
• Prepare pipe installation work packages.
• Inspect field installations and complete associated documentation.
• Responsible for quantity take‑off, control, reporting, and forecasting for all piping quantities.
• Prepare field change documentation and as‑built documentation as required.
• Interface with engineering office to resolve design and constructability issues.
• Assist superintendents and subcontractors with constructability and quality issues.
• Work with suppliers to ensure compliance with project drawings and specifications.
• Review specifications, inspection reports, delivery schedules, instruction manuals, and technical data.
• Assist with preparation of construction estimates.
• Recommend design or installation improvements to improve safety on the project.

• University/BS degree in Engineering with 5-8 years field piping engineering experience is desired, or 9-13 years of relevant experience.

• Experience with Bechtel direct‑hire craft preferred.
• Contract management experience.
• Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes, including Standard Work Process Procedures.
• Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) such as ACONEX, TEAMWorks, Bechtel Productivity System, PTR, eSub and other automation tools.
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving ability.
• Knowledge of multiple technical engineering disciplines related to construction of industrial projects.
• Thorough knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Handbook and the Bechtel Core Processes as they relate to area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of project‑specific environmental compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Bechtel's “Zero Accidents” safety program.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Prior U.S. mega‑project direct‑hire construction experience.

Bechtel offers robust benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, optional disability and supplemental insurance, generous paid time off (160 hours annually,…