Instrument Field Engineer

Instrument Engineer

Job located at Thacker Pass, NV. Salary: $66,345 – $101,175 annually, determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications.

Thacker Pass is the largest known lithium resource in the United States. Once complete, the mine and processing facilities will produce more lithium carbonate than any other facility in the United States, enough to power 1 million electric vehicles per year. As the EPCM contractor, Bechtel is responsible for managing and integrating the efforts of a team of contractors, engineering, and building the facility, and for procuring approximately $1 billion in goods and services.

Earth work began in 2023 and design and procurement of long‑lead equipment is underway. The project is located in north‑central Nevada, about 25 miles from the Oregon border, 1 hour northwest of Winnemucca and 3 hours northeast of Reno. The facility will use excess process heat to generate electricity and recycle process water up to 7 times, with the capacity to produce more than 16 times the current U.S. output of lithium after the second phase.

The Instrument Engineer reports to the Lead Electrical Field Engineer and is responsible for the technical oversight of all instrumentation activities in his area of the project. The selected applicant shall provide technical direction to the direct hire/subcontractor workforce as well as supervision. The Instrument Engineer is responsible for all aspects of the electrical related work.

• Must have experience with construction in all areas of electrical/instrumentation construction.
• Coordinate with supervision the work schedule and any material deliveries required.
• Complete training requirements assigned.
• Prepare electrical/instrumentation work packages.
• Inspect field installations and complete associated documentation.
• Responsible for quantity take‑off, control, reporting and forecasting for all electrical quantities.
• Prepare field change documentation and as‑built documentation as required.
• Interface with engineering office to resolve design and constructability issues.
• Assist superintendents and subcontractors in constructability and quality issues.
• Work with suppliers to ensure compliance with project drawings and specifications.
• Prepare material requisitions, coordinate, and review vendor drawings.
• Work with Procurement's expediting team to ensure the delivery of vendor materials to support the project schedule.
• Interpret design drawings.
• Complete material take‑offs.
• Ensure materials are stored properly to maintain environmental protection.
• Conduct material receipt inspections as required.
• Review specifications, inspection reports, delivery schedules, instruction manuals, and technical data.
• Assist with preparation of construction estimates.
• Recommend design or installation improvements to enhance safety on the project.

• University/B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering and 2–5 years of experience, or 6–9 years of relevant experience.

• Experience with Bechtel direct hire craft is preferred.
• Contract management experience.
• Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures is preferred.
• Experience in mining and metals is preferred.
• Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including ACONEX, TEAMWorks, Bechtel Productivity System, PTR, eSub and other automation tools used on Bechtel projects is an asset.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.

Bechtel offers a robust benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, 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 401(k) plan with matching and profit‑sharing components.

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