2026 University Hire (U.S.) - Civil Field Engineer

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The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas fired power generation facilities in the U.S. Our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery next year.

An excellent opportunity exists for a Graduate Field Engineer - Civil to develop hands-on field engineering experience within a supportive construction environment on the combined cycle gas turbine Project Kilby in Pecos, Texas. You will mobilize to the project on a long-term (camp) assignment in Pecos, TX. This position is contingent upon project award.

Reporting to the Area Field Engineer, you will provide project field engineering support with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and coordination of system turnover. Your work will contribute to ensuring field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.

Work Planning & Packaging

• Assists in the preparation of construction drawings, sketches, projections and schedules for workforce, material, and equipment requirements
• Assists in planning construction methods and procedures.

Material Management

• Initiates requisitions for field purchases
• Assists in preparation of quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment.

Quantities

• Verifies 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
• Assists supporting construction engineers, discipline superintendents, foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents

System Turnover Coordinator

For Direct Hire

• Develops firm understanding of system and area scoping and drawings required for package development.
• Builds system and area turnover packages both digitally and physically for turnover to startup and client.

You will possess a civil engineering degree with less than 1 year of experience.

• Basic knowledge of civil engineering, construction materials, installation sequence and interpretation of civil drawings.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Enthusiastic approach to learning opportunities, including seeking and accepting feedback to enhance your own development and experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and willing to work with a diverse range of people.

• Constructive behaviours in line with Bechtel's vison and values.

• Motivation and commitment to complete the graduate program.
• Commitment to safety in the workplace.

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