Project Field Engineer
Bechtel
Reston, VA · Posted November 13, 2026
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About the job
Requisition ID: 300664
Relocation Authorized: National - Family
Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
Work Location: Reston, VA
Salary Range: 159,700 - 231,000 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)
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 Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); synthetic materials; and data center markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while we actively pursue exciting opportunities in other parts of the world. We are looking for talented people to join our team that are passionate about making a difference and contributing to historical projects that will have a lasting impact on society.
Job Summary:
In this role, you will manage a team and provide field engineering leadership for work planning & packaging (AWP), permanent plant material management, quantity control, safety, subcontractors technical support, installation inspection & testing knowledge, and coordination of system/project turnover. Your oversight will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.
This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.
Major Responsibilities:
Responsible for coordination of all activities related to field engineering and interfacing with all other operating sections of the job-site ensuring compliance with project procedures, codes and standards.
Proactively engages with their teams' development through CPM, competency development/assessment and feedback.
Develops and recommends the construction engineering staffing plan for approval by the Site Manager (or appropriate level of Project Management) and prepares employee requisitions.
Directs the design of temporary construction facilities as required.
Directs preparation of requisitions for field procured materials, material substitution, services, and equipment.
Takes full responsibility for quantity take-off, reporting and forecasting.
Ensures Zero Accident philosophy and programs are implemented and adhered.
Reviews and approves inspection test plans and high-risk rigging plans.
Coordinates reviews of subcontractor submittals and provides subcontractor technical support.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of field quality, planning, execution and assurance
Deep knowledge of project specs, codes, inspection/test plans, and quality systems; ensures right-first-time installation across disciplines.
Integrates quality requirements into AWP and field execution; verifies inspection points, hold points, and documentation are ready to support field works.
Manage inspections and nonconformances with clear communication skills as a liaison with design engineering
Coordinates field inspections, reviews and dispositions NCRs, drives corrective actions, and prevents repeat issues.
Ensures accurate records, test results, and as-builts; supports system completions and clean handover to startup/commissioning.
Coaches field engineers, superintendents, subcontractors, and craft on standards and expectations.
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.
At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components
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