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Lead Survey Field Engineer

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Bechtel
Newark, OH; Reston, VAexternalScience and EngineeringPosted 13 days ago (Jul 30, 2026)

Requisition ID: 297121

Relocation Authorized: None

Grade: 26

Position to be Panel Interviewed? No

Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

Work Location: Various Work Locations USA, Reston, VA, Millersport, OH

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@@HD@@ Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:@@/HD@@ 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. 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 . @@HD@@ Project Overview:@@/HD@@ The project is a 1.3 GW simple-cycle power generation facility located in Millersport, Ohio, being constructed adjacent to a hyperscale data center campus. The facility includes multiple power generation technologies consisting of Solar Titan 130 gas turbines, Siemens SGT800 gas turbines, reciprocating engines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and associated balance of plant infrastructure. The scope includes major civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, underground utility, control systems, and commissioning works required to support phased energization and turnover of the facility. Construction will be executed through a combination of direct hire and subcontracted labor supported by modularization, pre-assembly, offsite warehousing, and advanced work packaging methodologies. @@HD@@ Job Summary:@@/HD@@ In this role, you will lead a team to plan and execute survey and meteorology strategy, survey scanning, and drone pilot programs. You will supervise survey activities, subcontractors, field verification of materials, and daily data downloading and processing. Your leadership will ensure successful implementation of survey work with a project's safety, quality, and environmental programs. #LI-BH1 @@HD@@ Major Responsibilities:@@/HD@@ • Oversees the survey team's implementation of the project safety, quality, and environmental programs. • Oversees the project's survey control network. • Provides oversight of survey works by direct hire surveyors in a given area or areas, coordinates all Survey activities, and manages Survey Subcontract and resources if applicable. • Manages sub-contracted survey crews, including verification of survey crews' control points and work. • Provides expertise and technical support as related to survey to Field Engineering and Superintendents in a wide range of situations and configurations. • Produces survey's scanning and metrology strategy and procedure document, which details the requirements for equipment, content, competence requirements and assessments, and accuracy, checking, validation, acceptance, and archiving. • Assists the Corporate Survey Manager with competency evaluations and assignments of qualified scanning and metrology survey personnel. • Directs and/or performs metrology field measurements utilizing Laser Tracker instrument and Spatial Analyzer software. • Provides survey support to senior management. • Produces the survey strategy and procedure document, which details the requirements for survey equipment, survey content, competence requirements and assessments, and survey accuracy, checking, validation, acceptance, and archiving. • Initiates requisitions for field purchases of survey equipment as required. • 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. • Proactively considers continuous learning or show interest to pursue appropriate learning activities @@HD@@ Education and Experience Requirements:@@/HD@@ • Required bachelor's degree(or equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience @@HD@@ Required Knowledge and Skills:@@/HD@@ • Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience • Knowledge of Bechtel's "Zero Incidents" safety program. Must have a strong drive toward Safety, both on and off the job, a commitment to seeing everyone go home each day as well and healthy as they came to work that day • Knowledge of Bechtel quality standards. Must have a solid record of successful project completion with little to zero rework • Knowledge of construction survey principles • Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to heavy construction/industrial surveying field & office activities • Working knowledge of Bechtel construction procedures • Displays effective communications skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner • Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment, able to formulate a working relationship with survey team members, other departments, contractors, and survey functional management • Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications • Excellent problem-solving ability • Demonstrated proficiency with Survey CAD software, including generation of Digital Terrain Models (DTM) and volumes computations @@HD@@ Total Rewards/Benefits:@@/HD@@ For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! 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 @@HD@@ Diverse teams build the extraordinary:@@/HD@@ As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy. The position to which you are applying may have additional background and drug screening requirements from those of your current position. Please speak with your Bechtel recruiter to determine if any additional background and drug screening is required for this position and work location. Bechtel's internal staffing policy includes the minimum time that you need to be in your current position before applying to a new position. Please refer to the applicable policy manual and ensure you meet the minimum requirements. Per Policy 203-Internal Staffing, the Functional Manager of all internal Bechtel employees that are selected to proceed with an interview as part of Bechtel's internal recruitment process will receive a notification including the position title and corresponding Functional Lead. Please note that the overtime designation for this position might differ from your current position even if the position is at the same grade level. Please speak with your TA Specialist to understand the overtime eligibility for this role.

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