Bechtel
Lead Night Shift Field Engineer
Baldwinsville, NY · Senior · Contract
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the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$8,994 more — $128,794 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $128,794 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Civil Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Civil Engineers (17-2051) · Syracuse, NY. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Proactively engages with their teams' development through CPM, competency development/assessment and feedback
- Directs construction engineering activities of the assigned construction engineering staff, ensuring compliance with procedures.
- Directs preparation of requisitions for field procured materials, material substitution, services, equipment.
Responsibilities
- Supports the duties of the Project Field Engineer, responsible for coordination of all activities related to field engineering and interfacing with all other operating sections of the job-site.
- Develops and recommends the construction engineering staffing plan for approval by the Site Manager (or appropriate level of Project Management) and prepares employee requisitions.
- Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:
- 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.
- 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.
- Bechtel's Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building and commissioning a semiconductor fab in Clay, NY.
- M&T solves the industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future.
- Diverse teams build the extraordinary:
- This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
Requirements
- Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
- Required Knowledge and
- Directs the design of temporary construction facilities as required.
- Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Deep knowledge of project specs, codes, ITPs, and Bechtel quality systems
Skills
- Owns field quality execution and assurance
- Deep knowledge of project specs, codes, ITPs, and Bechtel quality systems; ensures right-first-time installation across disciplines.
- Leads quality planning and readiness
- Manage inspections and nonconformances
- Controls quality data and turnover
- Acts as quality problem-solver and leader.
- Coaches field engineers, superintendents, and craft on standards and expectations; escalates systemic risks early.
- Total Rewards/
Compensation
- 119,800 - 182,700 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
Company info
- M&T is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, datacenter, life sciences, and electric vehicle markets.
This listing is sourced directly from Bechtel's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.