Lead Field Engineer - Survey

Requisition ID: 284567 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Single 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Victoria, TX 

 

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Project Overview:

Bechtel Renewables team is to deliver the project management, engineering, procurement, construction, startup, and testing services for a utility-scale PV solar project, located near the town of Tivoli in Refugio County, Texas. When completed, the project will span more than 3400 acres and generate up to 495 MWdc of power from approximately 850,000 highly efficient bifacial solar modules.

Job Summary:

The Lead Field Engineer - Survey is responsible for providing survey and machine control support to the Project Field Engineer (PFE), Superintendents, craft, and others, as assigned. They report directly to PFE for daily scheduled work priorities, coordination between other disciplines and assigned specific tasks. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Promote safe work behaviors and practices at all times in conjunction with the Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH) policies.
• Responsible for the accurate layout of construction work, recordation of field data according to job specifications and appropriate methods of performing survey activities, Industry Best Practices
• Provide construction survey support to both Field Engineering and Field Supervision
• Coordinate with superintendents and field engineers for interface coordination of construction work activities and plans.
• Establish and/or verify and maintain the project's survey control network
• Setup and calibrate machine control for on-site construction equipment
• Troubleshoot machine control when issues arise
• Oversee/perform weekly drone mapping flights
• Stakeout locations for cable trenching
• Collect as-builts on electrical underground
• Perform quality checks/pile as-builts as needed
• Work closely with automation team to provide support as needed
• Completion of quality documentation in automation tool through construction and system turnover.
• Perform other duties as required by Bechtel management.
• Able to work independently, with minimal supervision and wide latitude for judgement.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Networks and connects with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Engineering/Technical degree and 6 years’ experience in surveying, involving a mix of field and office duties with modern instruments, software, and technology; with at least 5 years supervisorial experience or 12 years’ experience (in lieu of a degree), with at least 5 years supervisorial experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H) and commitment to a Zero Incident safety program.
• Must be physically capable to conduct field inspections and participate in project walkd