Position Overview:

Assigned to the Construction organization as an Electrical Field Engineer, reporting to the Project Field Engineer (PFE). Responsible for providing engineering guidance to superintendents and construction professionals, assists personnel in meeting cost and time schedules, verifies materials, equipment, and workmanship, and ensures the results meet specified design requirements. Performs various construction engineering assignments requiring a working knowledge of construction engineering practices. Additionally perform the duties for technical oversight of existing subcontracts.  This project may have multiple work schedules that are subject to change and may require employees to work overtime, weekends and/or night shift when a business need arises.  This position is located at the Vandenberg Space Force Base.   

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Determines the technical requirements for the electrical and instrumentation (E&I) scope of work, and coordinates with Engineering on constructability issues.
• Monitors work activities and ensure the technical adequacy and quality of the work performed. Develops discipline construction work packages to ensure timely deliverables (material, inspection records, packages, etc.) to the field personnel.
• Directs the preparation of quantity listings of field purchased material and equipment.  
• Initiates requisitions for field purchases.
• Supports the E&I Superintendent with the preparation of schedules, reports, forecasts, construction progress, and quantity verification while monitoring budget and developing construction work processes to support E&I scopes of work.
• Provides direct and timely support to General Foremen, Foremen, and Construction Professionals to assure that work progresses in accordance with the project schedule.  
• Prepares and coordinates technical change documents (field changes, etc.) with responsible engineers.  
• Coordinates and resolves material and equipment issues with Procurement.  Monitors and reports plan to ensure timely delivery of construction materials and equipment.
• Ensures that proper warehousing and storage exists to ensure appropriate environmental protection.  
• Prepares construction drawings and schedules. Prepares design of temporary construction facilities and ensures assigned "as-built" drawings and other job plans are kept current.
• Reviews specifications, purchase orders, subcontracts, inspection reports, delivery schedules, instruction manuals, and technical data to assist and advise on‑site.
• Analyzes assigned activities to determine the scope, time, and resource requirements.  
• Administers assigned subcontracts.  
• Coordinates with the appropriate site management on activities affecting the contract administration operation.
• Supervises subcontractor work efforts and administers subcontract changes and interfaces with client personnel. Reviews and/or supervises, as assigned, the preparation of construction estimates, cost engineering studies, schedules, and budgets.
• Reviews project controls documents on progress relating to cost and schedule.   

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university and 6+ years of related professional experience, or 12+ years related experience in lieu of degree.  
• Must be a US citizen.  
• Possess active security clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance.  
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education.
• Must be able to obtain a site security badge.
• Must be physically able to conduct field inspections and participate in project walk-downs which may require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, using fall protection and other personal protective equipment (PPE), walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, and maneuvering around very small and/or confined spaces.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of construction operations (including production and cost management, scheduling, and forecast development). Knowledge of the phases of project scoping, planning, and execution relating to the construction of electrical discipline works.
• Working knowledge of the Bechtel Standard Work Processes Procedures (SWPPs) and the related Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs) affiliated with E&I scope.
• Motivated self-starter requiring little supervision and moderate direction.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain a safe work ethic and work environment at all times.
• Familiar with current industry quality standards such as ISO9001 or AS9100. Good working knowledge of current electrical design codes and standards such as IBC, NEC, NFPA, and others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent experience as an Electrical Field Engineer on a direct-hire project. Knowledge of Bechtel’s “Zero Accidents” safety program.
• Experience working with, supervising, and administering subcontracts.
• Prior experience with US Ground-Based Missile Defense, Minuteman, or Peacekeeper weapons programs.
• Knowledge and familiarity of the requirements outlined within the International Building Code (IBC).