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Site Automation Specialist

Bechtel Corporation
Lompoc, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/9/2026
Requisition ID: 294322

  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: VandenbergAFBCA

Extraordinary Teams Building Inspiring Projects

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 .

Project Overview

Bechtel is the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partner on the Northrop Grumman team to deliver the Sentinel Program, which is modernizing the ground-based leg of the U.S. nuclear deterrent triad, including intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) systems and launch infrastructure. Bechtel’s scope of service in Sentinel’s current Engineering & Manufacturing Development phase focuses on the ground infrastructure component of the program.

A major contractor for the United States and allied governments, Bechtel has handled such efforts as chemical weapons demilitarization projects, missile-defense, infrastructure, base operations, procurement and project management, and restoration and recovery spanning half a century. We use our expertise to help our customers securely and effectively transform mission delivery.

For more information on the Sentinel program: https://www.bechtel.com/projects/sentinel/

Job Summary

The Site Automation Specialist supports the deployment, configuration, and sustainment of project digital delivery and field technology systems. This role provides hands-on technical support across networks, communications systems, end-user devices, and digital delivery platforms essential to safe and efficient project execution.

The Site Automation Specialist works closely with project and site stakeholders to ensure reliable, secure, and compliant technology services across the jobsite. The position requires strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently in dynamic field environments.

This role is responsible for monitoring deployed assets, resolving technical issues, supporting installation and configuration activities, and ensuring that field personnel have the connectivity, tools, and systems required to execute work safely and efficiently. The position supports the implementation of project digital delivery strategies under the direction of the Project Information Manager (PIM) and I&D leadership.

Major Responsibilities

  • Support the deployment, configuration, and sustainment of site automation, networking, and digital delivery systems in alignment with project requirements.
  • Provide technical expertise for field technology platforms including networks, communications systems, end-user devices, and digital delivery hardware.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across multiple technology domains, escalating to higher-level support teams when required.
  • Assist with the setup and integration of digital delivery platforms in the field.
  • Implement IT hardware, software, and network infrastructure in accordance with corporate, GBU, and project standards and security requirements.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external subcontractors to ensure proper installation, configuration, and maintenance of field technology systems.
  • Maintain accurate documentation including configuration records, asset inventories, and support tickets.
  • Participate in evaluations of new software, upgrades, enhancements, and security patches to support project digital delivery needs.
  • Identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and effectiveness of site automation and field technology processes.

Education And Experience Requirements

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge And Skills

  • Strong proficiency in PC and mobile environments, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot software and hardware issues across multiple operating systems and device types.
  • Working knowledge of LAN/WAN networks, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, network segmentation, and basic cybersecurity practices.
  • Hands-on experience with fiber optics including testing, troubleshooting, and cable termination.
  • Experience supporting field communications systems (UHF/VHF radios, microwave, VSAT, DSL).
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware/software issues using standard tools and procedures.
  • Ability to work independently with limited oversight in dynamic field conditions.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Total Rewards/Benefits

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

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