Structural Field Engineer

Bechtel

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Location

Port Arthur, TX

Salary

Not listed

Type

Full-Time

Experience

Entry Level

Job Description

**Requisition ID: 294087**

* **Relocation Authorized: National/International \- Accompanied**
* **Telework Type: Full\-Time Office/Project**
* **Work Location: Port Arthur, TX**

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**Project Overview:**
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Port Arthur LNG, LLC (PALNG) is developing a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on a site located on the western shoreline of the Port Arthur Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. The project base scope will include two (2\) identical LNG trains, two (2\) LNG Storage Tanks, one (1\) LNG Carrier Berth, and associated utilities/facilities. The Project is to be constructed on a parcel of land located along State Highway 87 south of Port Arthur, Texas, between the inner coastal waterway bridge and Keith Lake. The Infrastructure Global Business Unit (GBU) is executing site civil and marine scopes of work associated with our scopes of work on the Energy GBU LNG projects.

**Job Summary:**
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In this role, you will provide project field engineering specialization and expertise with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and subcontract coordination. Your recommendations will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.

**Major Responsibilities:**
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Work Planning \& Packaging

* Prepares construction drawings and sketches.
* Leads preparation of construction drawings and schedules and the design of temporary construction facilities and ensures preparation of "as built" drawings and other job plans.

Material Management

* Initiates requisitions for field purchases.
* Prepares 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


System Turnover Coordinator


For Direct Hire

* Develops firm understanding of system and area scoping and drawings required for package development.


STR / Subcontract Coordinator

* Reviews and approves inspection test plans
* Coordinates reviews of subcontractor submittals
**Education and Experience Requirements:**
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* Required bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8\-10 years of relevant experience or 12\-14 years of relevant work experience
**Required Knowledge and Skills:**
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* Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES\&H).
* Demonstrated commitment to a Zero Accident safety program.
* Understanding of structural steel design and AISC code requirements
* Must be computer\-literate in word processing, spreadsheet and Bechtel database applications. Must be familiar with current industry quality standards.
* Knowledge of Project Technical Requests (PTR) for routing and resolving Requests for Information (RFIs), Field Change Documents (FCDs), and Non Conformance/Compliance Reports (NCRs) between project sites, contractors, clients, and home office. Knowledge of work packaging.
* Basic understanding of production management including scheduling.
* Sound communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills. Knowledge of cost management including estimating and forecast development.
* Direct hire construction experience





*Additional Information: Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction si

Posted: 2026-04-28