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Lead E&I Field Engineer

Bechtel Karratha WA 6714

Permanent Full time
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Key points we found

  • Manage a team and provide field engineering leadership for work planning and packaging.
  • Ensure field engineering activities operate safely and conform to quality standards.
  • Coordinate system turnover and subcontract activities.

Requisition ID: 293751 

  •  Relocation Authorized: International - Camp 
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
  • Work Location: Karratha WA

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:

Pluto Train 2 is the expansion of a second LNG train at the existing Pluto LNG onshore facility near Karratha in Western Australia run by Woodside Energy. 

Woodside Energy is Australia's leading natural gas producer, and Bechtel is excited to be working with this key customer to help meet the increasing global demand for LNG as a transitional energy source.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will manage a team and provide field engineering leadership for work planning and packaging, material management, quantity validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and coordination of system turnover and subcontracts. Your oversight will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements. 

Major Responsibilities:

  • On a medium to large (PFE Tier I - <$250m) job, performs the duties of a lead engineer in either an area, coordinating and directing a variety of disciplines, or as a Project Field Engineer, coordinating all activities related to the operation of assigned operating section. 

Leadership/Supervision 

  • Proactively engages with their teams’ development through CPM, competency development/assessment and feedback  
  • Leads construction engineers in a broad range of construction engineering work within a specific engineering discipline.   

Work Planning & Packaging 

  • Coordinates with design on constructability issues.   

Material Management 

  • Reviews material receiving reports and warehousing to assure delivery of correct materials.   

Quantities 

  • Possesses responsibility for quantity take-off, control, reporting and forecasting.   

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. 

System Turnover Coordinator   

For Direct Hire

  • Possesses responsibility for coordinating between Construction and Startup to ensure the various system walkdowns are performed, interfacing with the Startup Specialist as required to support component/system turnover and assuming responsibility (as required) for area turnover coordination as determined by the PFE. 

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 10-13  years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • University/B.S degree in a relevant engineering discipline is desired but may be waived if equivalent industry experience can be demonstrated.
  • Minimum of 15-18 years’ experience in Electrical and Instrumentation, with at least 8-10 years in a supervisory role.
  • Must demonstrate expert understanding and working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
  • Direct Hire Experience, preferably in a lump-sum environment.
  • Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures.
  • Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving ability.

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.

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Skills
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Instrumentation Engineering
LEADERSHIP
MATERIAL MANAGEMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
QUALITY CONTROL
QUANTITY TAKE-OFF
SAFETY MANAGEMENT
System Turnover Coordination
TEAM MANAGEMENT

More details
Expiring date
30 Apr 2026
Date posted
20 Apr 2026
Category
Mining & Energy
Occupation
Field Engineering
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Construction
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Bachelor's degree
Company size
1000+

Bechtel

Construction
1000+
Company size

Bechtel is a trusted engineering, construction and project management partner to industry and government. 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. 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.


Bechtel serves the Energy; Infrastructure; Manufacturing & Technology; Mining & Metals; and Nuclear, Security & Environmental markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.


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