Electrical Field Engineer at Bechtel in Reston, VA
- Company: Bechtel
- Location: Reston, VA
- Salary: $123K – $179K
- Job type: full time
- Workplace: onsite
- Posted: 2026-11-01
Job description
Requisition ID: 295287 Relocation Authorized: None Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project Work Location: Reston, VA Only applicable to Reston : Salary Range: $123,400 - $178,500 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.) 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: The project is a 1.3 GW simple-cycle power generation facility located in Millersport, Ohio, being constructed adjacent to a hyperscale data center campus. The facility includes multiple power generation technologies consisting of Solar Titan 130 gas turbines, Siemens SGT800 gas turbines, reciprocating engines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and associated balance of plant infrastructure. The scope includes major civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, underground utility, control systems, and commissioning works required to support phased energization and turnover of the facility. Construction will be executed through a combination of direct hire and subcontracted labor supported by modularization, pre-assembly, offsite warehousing, and advanced work packaging methodologies. Job Summary: Supports field execution of cable tray installation, cable pulling, cable terminations, identification, and testing activities across the project. Responsible for technical coordination, quantity tracking, inspection support, turnover documentation, and ensuring cable systems are installed in accordance with project drawings, specifications, and energization requirements. #LI-RM1 Major Responsibilities: Specialization & Expertise Provides knowledge and expertise in a particular discipline, subject matter, or specialized process required for construction (e.g., tunnel boring, site de-watering, glove boxes, special coatings systems, HVAC systems, Fire Detection and Suppression, reactor tender gallery coordinator, etc.) Provides technical consultation support to projects. 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 Leads the verification of 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 STR / Subcontract Coordinator Reviews and approves inspection test plans Education and Experience Requirements: Required bachelor's degree(or equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 y
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