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Field Engineer Subcontract Coordinator (Switchyard) Reston, VA
Job Location:
Job Location:
Reston, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
21 August 2026 (16 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans Transitioning Military National Guard and Reserve Members Military Spouses Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set education requirements and experience please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.
Only applicable to Reston : Salary Range: $106900 - $154700 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 25000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs grown economies improved the resiliency of the worlds 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 rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large reliable sources of 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. Our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery this year.
The candidate will act as the Field Engineer Subcontract Coordinator on the Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Project in Cheyenne Wyoming. The candidate may start in the home office in Reston-VA; as single status to support preconstruction planning ahead of project mobilization to the field. This position is contingent upon project awards.
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. Your primary responsibility will be related to the subcontract executed portions of the project but may evolve to include support of direct hire scopes of work as directed by the Area Field Engineer.
Major Responsibilities:
Work Planning & Packaging
Prepares construction drawings and sketches pertaining to a subcontract scope of work.
Facilitates planning construction methods and procedures.
Material Management
Initiates requisitions for field purchases
Prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment.
Issues Material Withdrawal Requests (MWRs) to subcontractors as applicable.
Tracks the ROS and need dates ensuring that any Bechtel provided materials are available to support the subcontractors schedule.
Quantities
Verifies commodities on quantity tracking systems or other computer database systems as required.
Responsible for tracking and validating subcontractor claimed quantities.
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.
Ensures that contractors are following the agreed to quality standards in the subcontract. Audits and inspects contractors work and deliverables accordingly.
Technical
Provides support to the resolution of technical issues and/or nonconformities.
Acts as liaison between design engineering and subcontractor supporting the resolution of issues as they arise.
Responsible for the inspecting subcontractors scope as identified by the approved Inspection and Test Plans.
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 ensuring that all submittals are reviewed and coded by the appropriate parties including construction and engineering.
Reviews and supports the subcontract administrator in reviewing subcontractor claims.
Ensures timely submittal of documentation from subcontractor to Bechtel in accordance with the ITP and subcontract.
Only applicable to Reston : Salary Range: $106900 - $154700 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 25000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs grown economies improved the resiliency of the worlds 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 rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large reliable sources of 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. Our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery this year.
The candidate will act as the Field Engineer Subcontract Coordinator on the Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Project in Cheyenne Wyoming. The candidate may start in the home office in Reston-VA; as single status to support preconstruction planning ahead of project mobilization to the field. This position is contingent upon project awards.
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. Your primary responsibility will be related to the subcontract executed portions of the project but may evolve to include support of direct hire scopes of work as directed by the Area Field Engineer.
Major Responsibilities:
Work Planning & Packaging
Prepares construction drawings and sketches pertaining to a subcontract scope of work.
Facilitates planning construction methods and procedures.
Material Management
Initiates requisitions for field purchases
Prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment.
Issues Material Withdrawal Requests (MWRs) to subcontractors as applicable.
Tracks the ROS and need dates ensuring that any Bechtel provided materials are available to support the subcontractors schedule.
Quantities
Verifies commodities on quantity tracking systems or other computer database systems as required.
Responsible for tracking and validating subcontractor claimed quantities.
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.
Ensures that contractors are following the agreed to quality standards in the subcontract. Audits and inspects contractors work and deliverables accordingly.
Technical
Provides support to the resolution of technical issues and/or nonconformities.
Acts as liaison between design engineering and subcontractor supporting the resolution of issues as they arise.
Responsible for the inspecting subcontractors scope as identified by the approved Inspection and Test Plans.
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 ensuring that all submittals are reviewed and coded by the appropriate parties including construction and engineering.
Reviews and supports the subcontract administrator in reviewing subcontractor claims.
Ensures timely submittal of documentation from subcontractor to Bechtel in accordance with the ITP and subcontract.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires bachelors degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Coordinates with Procurement on subcontract requirements providing technical support and guidance liaising with design engineering as necessary.
Attends kickoff meetings and coordinates between Subcontractors and Superintendents
Collects daily shift reports from subcontractors and verifies records
Reviews Subcontractor performance and liaises with Superintendents
Records delays breakdowns and non-conformances in subcontract performance
Supports and/or generates the meeting minutes from all subcontractor progress meetings as directed by the Area/Lead Field Engineer.
Basic to intermediate knowledge of subcontract management preference given to those that have managed contractors using the Bechtel systems and SWPPs.
Strong electrical knowledge on cable pulling raceway installation A/G and U/G along with applicable electrical codes (IEEE NEC NFPA etc.)
Prior experience in the installation of Gas Insulated Switchyards is desirable.
Required Experience:
IC
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