Field Welding Engineer
Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming, 82007, USA
Listed on 2026-07-22
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Quality Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Requisition
Relocation Authorized:
National/International - SingleTelework Type:
Full-Time Office/ProjectWork Location:
Cheyenne, WY, Houston, TX, Reston, VA
The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas fired power generation facilities in the U.S. This project is of significant scale and complexity, and our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery this year.
The candidate may start in the home office in Reston, Houston or Cheyenne, Wyoming, as single status, to support preconstruction planning, ahead of project mobilization to the field when the candidate will locate on a long-term assignment to Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position is contingent upon project award.
In this role, you will lead, implement, and maintain global construction field welding programs and provide specialized welding engineering support. You will manage, inspect, and monitor the welding test lab, the rod room, the weld heat treatment program, and the laboratory quality plan. Your technical advice will help ensure defects, behaviors, and other issues are rectified prior to final inspection. #LI-BH1
Major Responsibilities:Coordinates work activities for Project Field Engineer and the Lead Field Welding Engineer in implementing the site welding program on medium sized projects.
Implements and maintains Bechtel Field Welding program or all welding operations.
Provides specialized welding engineering support for construction to ensure construction meets all code, client/engineering specifications and Bechtel procedures and standards.
Assists in the management of the pre- and post-weld heat treatment program.
Assists in the management of the rod room and rod room attendant to ensure all weld filler materials are controlled so to meet Bechtel, Code, and Client requirements.
Schedules and coordinates NDE with construction and subcontractors for the most efficient NDE schedule at the least cost and least impact to construction.
Works with the team to review and keep up to date with weld documents and ensures the credibility/accountability of the Welding Program.
Performs field inspections of welding work, and advises on rectification of quality behaviors and defects prior to final inspection
May be responsible for the implementation and leads the subcontractors and direct hire Pre/PWHT program.
- Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
Skills:
- NDE Certs including VT, PT and MT
- Knowledge of AWS, API, NFPA, AWWA, ASTM and ASNT codes, specifications, and standards.
- Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.
- Advanced knowledge and/or certifications in SMAW / GTAW / GMAW / FCAW.
- Intermediate understanding of Preheat/Post weld heat treatment of equipment and consumables.
- Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
- Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in high pressure situations.
- Strong technical background and knowledge of all phases of welding applications, and non-destructive examination relating to construction activities.
- Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures.
- Advanced knowledge of Piping Design Drawings/Specifications and Teamwork’s/WITS.
- Must be certifiable by written examination to Bechtel's nondestructive examination requirements as NDE Level II Visual Examination.
- Knowledge and understanding of Bechtel's SWPP 4MP-T81-03701 Welding Program, 03708 Pre/Post Weld Heat Treatment and 03705 Welding & NDE Documentation.
- Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including Unifier, Aconex, DSCS, PTR, Agile, Navisworks, WITs, Teamwork’s,…
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