Area Field Engineer - Site Development and Site Services
Role Overview
The Area Field Engineer – Site Development and Site Services serves as the responsible field engineering lead for all site development and site services scopes on the project. Reporting to the Project Field Engineer, the Area Field Engineer directs and develops the Indirects Field Engineers and Geotechnical Field Engineers and is accountable for the field engineering of temporary works and site earthworks. The position ensures that site preparation, mass and fine grading, excavation and backfill, subgrade and foundation-bearing verification, temporary facilities, and site support services are planned, engineered, and executed safely, in accordance with project specifications, quality requirements, permits, and construction schedules, and in a manner that enables the downstream building and installation work. Major Responsibilities: Leads, directs, and develops the Indirects Field Engineers and Geotechnical Field Engineers; assigns work, sets priorities, performs employee reviews, and ensures subordinate personnel receive progressive training. Directs field engineering for site earthworks, including clearing and grubbing, topsoil stripping, mass and fine grading, cut/fill balancing, excavation, trenching, backfill, compaction, subgrade preparation, and haul road and laydown area development. Directs geotechnical field engineering activities, including subgrade and foundation-bearing verification, proof rolling, compaction and moisture control, deep foundation support, groundwater and dewatering controls, and coordination with the Geotechnical Engineer of Record and third-party testing agencies. Directs the planning, design, and installation of temporary works, including excavation support and shoring, trench protection, temporary access roads and crane pads, temporary drainage, formwork and falsework coordination, and other temporary structures, ensuring calculations and designs are reviewed and approved per project procedures. Directs field engineering for site services and indirects, including temporary facilities, temporary power, water, and lighting, laydown and parking areas, site logistics, fencing and access control, site roads and maintenance, and support services required by construction. Coordinates with engineering on constructability and design issues; establishes lines of communication with the Project Engineer and engineering disciplines and resolves RFIs, field changes, technical queries, and design clarifications. Ensures compliance with stormwater, erosion and sediment control, and other site environmental and permit requirements, coordinating with ES&H and the Permitting Field Engineer. Responsible for quantity take-off, control, reporting, and forecasting for earthworks, geotechnical, temporary works, and indirect scopes; reviews and provides input to project controls on cost, schedule, and progress. Coordinates with superintendents, Survey, and subcontractors to plan construction sequences and schedules, and ensures site readiness and handover of graded and prepared areas to follow-on disciplines. Major Responsibility (Cont.) Administers assigned site development and site services subcontracts; monitors subcontractor and direct-hire work to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and project safety standards. Directs the preparation of requisitions for field-procured materials, services, and equipment, and reviews material receiving to ensure delivery of correct materials. Develops and ensures implementation of project construction procedures from the Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPPs) for the area of responsibility; coordinates any deviations. Supports quality inspections, testing, and completion documentation, and directs the maintenance of construction engineering records for job history. Works with the customer's resident engineering and operating personnel, utilities, and authorities having jurisdiction to coordinate site activities. Complete training requirements assigned. Education and Experience Requirements: Required bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and 8-10 years of relevant work experience, or 12-14 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
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Education and Experience
- Requirements: Required bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and 8-10 years of relevant work experience, or 12-14 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree. Experience in heavy civil, site development, earthworks, and temporary works on large industrial projects is preferred. Required Knowledge and Skills: Technical knowledge of all phases of civil and geotechnical construction engineering, including earthworks, foundations, site utilities, and temporary works design and installation. Thorough knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration. Familiarity with the International Build Code and ability to interpret and implement state and local jurisdiction requirements. Knowledge of soil mechanics, compaction and materials testing, excavation and shoring requirements (including OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P), and stormwater and erosion control practices. Prior experience supervising field engineers and administering subcontractors; knowledge of the contractor/subcontractor responsibilities contained in subcontract documents. Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes, including Standard Work Process Procedures and the Bechtel Core Processes related to the area of responsibility. Knowledge and understanding of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Handbook, project-specific environmental compliance requirements, and Bechtel's "Zero Accidents" safety program. Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including ACONEX, TEAMWorks, Bechtel Productivity System, PTR, eSub and other automation tools used on Bechtel projects. Familiar with Bechtel's Business Ethics handbook and policies. Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills; computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. 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 [email protected]
Preferred Qualifications
- Requirements: Required bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and 8-10 years of relevant work experience, or 12-14 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree. Experience in heavy civil, site development, earthworks, and temporary works on large industrial projects is preferred. Required Knowledge and Skills: Technical knowledge of all phases of civil and geotechnical construction engineering, including earthworks, foundations, site utilities, and temporary works design and installation. Thorough knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration. Familiarity with the International Build Code and ability to interpret and implement state and local jurisdiction requirements. Knowledge of soil mechanics, compaction and materials testing, excavation and shoring requirements (including OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P), and stormwater and erosion control practices. Prior experience supervising field engineers and administering subcontractors; knowledge of the contractor/subcontractor responsibilities contained in subcontract documents. Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes, including Standard Work Process Procedures and the Bechtel Core Processes related to the area of responsibility. Knowledge and understanding of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Handbook, project-specific environmental compliance requirements, and Bechtel's "Zero Accidents" safety program. Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including ACONEX, TEAMWorks, Bechtel Productivity System, PTR, eSub and other automation tools used on Bechtel projects. Familiar with Bechtel's Business Ethics handbook and policies. Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills; computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. 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 [email protected]
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