Deputy Project Field Engineer

Overview

Bechtel is an EPCM contractor for the Thacker Pass Lithium project in Nevada. Bechtel is managing and integrating the efforts of a team of contractors, engineering and building the facility, and procuring approximately $1 billion in goods and services. The project is located in north-central Nevada and is planned with sustainability and the environment in mind.

Bechtel emphasizes its Vision, Values and Commitments and invites you to learn more in the Impact Report. This opportunity is for the Thacker Pass Project. Bechtel is proud to contribute to the U.S. transition to cleaner energy.

In this role, you will provide project 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.

• Provides knowledge and expertise in a particular discipline, subject matter, or specialized process required for construction (e.g., tunnel boring, site de-watering, glove boxes, special coatings systems, HVAC systems, Fire Detection and Suppression, reactor tender gallery coordinator, etc.). Provides technical consultation support to projects.
• Work Planning & Packaging
• Prepares construction drawings and sketches. Leads preparation of construction drawings and schedules and the design of temporary construction facilities and ensures preparation of as-built drawings and other job plans.
• Material Management
• Initiates requisitions for field purchases. Prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment.
• Quantities
• Leads the verification of 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 shows interest to pursue appropriate learning activities
• STR / Subcontract Coordinator
• Reviews and approves inspection test plans

• Typically requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

• Experience with Bechtel direct hire craft preferred
• Contract management experience
• Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures is preferred.
• Experience in mining and metals
• Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including ACONEX, TEAMWorks, Bechtel Productivity System, PTR, eSub and other automation tools which are used on Bechtel projects is an asset.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving ability

Bechtel offers a robust benefits package to help employees thrive, including medical, dental, and vision plans, disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off, holidays, parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components. Learn more at

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 email their request to

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Construction