What are the responsibilities and job description for the Functional, Construction Automation Engineer position at Bechtel Corporation?
Requisition ID: 297313
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.
Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.
Job Summary
The Construction Automation Engineer deploys, maintains, and administers construction automation systems, data governance, and digital delivery execution. The role ensures that construction automation tools, workflows, and data integrations are implemented, standardized, and compliant with project procedures and quality requirements (e.g., BSAP, NQA-1 where applicable).
This role is assigned to the Construction Function ensuring digital tools, data, and workflows are fully integrated into construction execution. The position bridges field operations, engineering, IT, and project controls to enable real-time, data-driven construction delivery, productivity, reporting, turnover, and commissioning readiness. After 12 months this position will be reasigned to project in TN, SC, WY or Poland as a full time on project employee.
Major Responsibilities
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards
Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.
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 e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com
- Relocation Authorized: None
- Telework Type: Full-Time Telework
- Work Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.
Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.
Job Summary
The Construction Automation Engineer deploys, maintains, and administers construction automation systems, data governance, and digital delivery execution. The role ensures that construction automation tools, workflows, and data integrations are implemented, standardized, and compliant with project procedures and quality requirements (e.g., BSAP, NQA-1 where applicable).
This role is assigned to the Construction Function ensuring digital tools, data, and workflows are fully integrated into construction execution. The position bridges field operations, engineering, IT, and project controls to enable real-time, data-driven construction delivery, productivity, reporting, turnover, and commissioning readiness. After 12 months this position will be reasigned to project in TN, SC, WY or Poland as a full time on project employee.
Major Responsibilities
- Construction Automation Implementation & Governance
- Implementation of construction automation tools in alignment with the Project Automation Plan and Roadmap
- Ensure all applications comply with:
- BSAP standards
- Project procedures (SWPP / NWPP)
- Data governance and configuration control
- Establish and enforce standardized workflows, templates, and data structures
- Serve as the field superuser for platforms such as:
- TEAMWorks
- Smart Completions
- Aconex
- Power BI / SSRS
- Develop and maintain dashboards, reporting, workflows, forms, and templates
- Ensure data integrity and integration across systems (digital thread)
- Support Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) execution (CWP → IWP → Turnover)
- Prepare and manage test plans, migration plans, and SQA documentation
- Provide training and support to construction personnel
- Coordinate user access and system onboarding with IT
- Support turnover and commissioning data handover
- Support and lead construction automation tools deployment and administration in the projects.
- Support staffing, onboarding, and mentoring of automation resources
- Interface with Construction, IT , Engineering, Quality, and Commissioning teams
- Provides reporting metrics and communicates performance data to management on the overall health of the Construction operations
- Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Engineering, Construction, or related field and 8-10 years of relevant experience in construction automation or construction projects or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
- Experience in deploying construction management systems, project execution plans, construction automation plan and construction procedures
- Experience with:
- TEAMWorks, Smart Completions, Aconex
- Power BI, SSRS
- SQL / Oracle / data management
- Experience in managing concurrent projects of significant value
- Knowledge of:
- AWP (Advanced Work Packaging)
- Construction workflows and turnover processes
- Ability to work in field-deployed, fast-paced environments
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards
Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.
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 e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com