Tanks Mechanical Field Engineer
Bechtel· Engineering & Construction· Oct 22, 2026 · 5d ago
Lake Charles, Louisiana
In office
Full-time
Principal
$133K–$210K est.
8+ years exp
Job description
Requisition ID: 298178
• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Lake Charles,LA
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Project Overview:
Louisiana LNG is located approximately 11 miles southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The project includes a mid-scale, mixed-refrigerant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on the west side of the Calcasieu River. There are five identical process plants. Each process plant consists of one gas pre-treatment unit, one condensate stabilization unit, and four Chart heavy hydrocarbon (HHC) removal and liquefaction groups. The facility will include associated utilities, refrigerant storage, three 235,000m3 full-containment LNG storage tanks, and three marine berths.
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. #LI-BH1
Major Responsibilities:
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
• Verifies 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 shows interest to pursue appropriate learning activities
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
Education and Experience Requirements:
• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering and 8-10 years of relevant LNG tank experience or 12-15 years of relevant LNG tank work experience
Required Knowledge and Skills:
• Experience with the construction of full containment LNG tanks.
• Experience with Bechtel’s integrated concrete and steel liner method of constructing LNG tanks containment walls.
• Experience with the construction of Field Erected tanks.
• Experience with FERC permitting requirements for LNG tanks and Field Erected Tanks.
• Technical knowledge of all phases of construction engineering relating to a single discipline interfacing with all areas, or in a multi-discipline position assigned to a single area.
• Knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration.
• Familiar with Bechtel’s Business Ethics handbook and policies.
• Knowledge and understanding of the application and requirements of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Handbook and the Bechtel Core Processes as they relate to area of responsibility.
• Ability to work with multi-national employees and across different languages.
• Spanish speak skills advantageous
• Knowledge of project-specific environmental compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Bechtel’s “Zero Accidents” safety program.
Additional Information: Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).
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