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Instrument Field Engineer

Job in Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, 70601, USA
Listing for: Bechtel Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Quality Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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.

Project Overview

Louisiana LNG is located approximately 11 miles southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The project includes a mid-scale, mixed-refrigerant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on the west side of the Calcasieu River. There are five identical process plants. Each process plant consists of one gas pre-treatment unit, one condensate stabilization unit, and four Chart heavy hydrocarbon (HHC) removal and liquefaction groups.

The facility will include associated utilities, refrigerant storage, three 235,000m3 full-containment LNG storage tanks, and three marine berths.

Job Summary

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

Work Planning & Packaging

  • Prepares construction drawings and sketches.
  • Facilitates planning construction methods and procedures.

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 show 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
  • Required 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
  • Experience in a field construction environment working with specifications, vendor procedures, instructions, & codes.
  • Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead team members effectively & positively in a collaborative team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in high pressure situations.
  • Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power generating station construction.
  • Good knowledge in MS Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and other common applications used on the construction industry.
  • Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
  • Experience managing technical services subcontracts.
  • Experience on an LNG construction site.
  • Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures.
  • Advanced knowledge of Project Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including Setroute, Unifier, Aconex, DSCS, PTR, Agile, Navisworks, and other automation tools which are used on Bechtel projects.

Additional Information:
Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress).

Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).

Total Rewards/Benefits

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