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Bechtel Corporation · 19 hours ago

Lead Field Engineer - Electrical

Reston, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Bechtel Corporation is a global leader in engineering and construction, known for delivering successful projects across various sectors. The Construction Lead Electrical Field Engineer will oversee the electrical field engineering team, ensuring compliance with design specifications and coordinating construction activities related to electrical installations.

ArchitectureConstructionProject Management

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Coordinate with engineering on constructability and design issues relating to the mechanical discipline such as maintenance plans, construction sequence and equipment setting plans

Coordinate with engineering and procurement for the planning of modularization efforts and sequencing of design and procurement to meet project Advance Work Packaging programs

Responsible for quantity take-off, control, tracking, reporting and forecasting for mechanical discipline

Direct the preparation of requisitions for field procured materials, material substitution, services and equipment such as mechanical equipment, shims, preventative maintenance consumables & testing equipment

Approve field requisitions as delegated by the Project Field Engineer

Review material receiving reports and warehousing to assure delivery of correct mechanical materials & components

Coordinate and monitor the interfaces for piping data exchange to support the construction automation plan and the project controls program requirements at the jobsite

Direct preparation of cost estimates for mechanical construction activities and coordinate the preparation of cost reports, forecast and progress reports

Implement controls over variables affecting mechanical job progress such as such as equipment installation and receipt to ensure engineering and procurement provide timely delivery of drawings, materials and equipment and ensure that other corporate programs are fully utilized

Administer major subcontract changes regarding the mechanical discipline and represent the company in major contractual discussions and negotiations

Validate and submit (discipline) construction quantities for Quantity Unit Rate Report (QURR) tracking

Interface with Project Controls for submittal of quantities to ePCWorks

Monitors subcontractor construction schedules, resource charts, and material and equipment requirements

Reviews subcontractor construction methods, schedules, staffing charts, and material and equipment requirements

Coordinates the construction operations impact on external interfaces to ensure they coincide with the overall established schedules

Coordinates with other subcontractors and external stakeholders (or subcontractors) to plan construction schedules

Reviews the project controls documents on progress relating to cost and schedule

Participates in the preparation / review of field change documents and requests for information

Supports Contracts with the verification of change notices and amendments

Supports piping Advance Work Packaging (AWP) efforts and oversees scoping of mechanical work packages

Monitors installation of materials and equipment to assure conformance with drawings, specifications, vendor, and other requirements

Enforces policies, procedures and related work rules as established by field construction management

Oversee construction electrical LOTO program

Supports Construction Field Engineers, Supervision, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting Engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents

Coordinates with Design on constructability issues

Prepares testing processes and required test equipment

Inspects installed components for technical acceptance

Assists in development of Commodity Installation means and methods

Qualification

Combined cycle facilitiesElectrical equipment settingCable pull managementTemp power installationElectrical design interpretationConstruction engineeringProject controls knowledgeSafety commitmentCommunicationProblem-solving abilityTeam managementWork ethic promotion

Required

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Experience on combined cycle facilities is preferred

Knowledge of aboveground and underground raceway installation processes, electrical equipment setting, cable pull management, termination program management, temp power installation and energization experience preferred

Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications

Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards

Excellent communication and problem-solving ability

Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams

Maintain, promote, and cultivate a safe work ethic and work environment within the craft

Able to work extended work schedules and night shift as required to support the project execution plans and schedules

Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H)

Demonstrable commitment to a Zero Accident safety program

Must have work authorization within the United States of America