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Overview

Bechtel is seeking a Field Welding Engineer to lead and maintain global construction field welding programs while providing specialized welding engineering support. The role involves managing welding operations and ensuring compliance with codes and standards in the context of a significant gas-fired power generation project.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate work activities for Project Field Engineer and Lead Field Welding Engineer.
  • Implement and maintain Bechtel Field Welding program for all welding operations.
  • Provide specialized welding engineering support to ensure compliance with codes and specifications.
  • Assist in managing the pre- and post-weld heat treatment program.
  • Manage the rod room to ensure compliance with requirements.
  • Schedule and coordinate NDE with construction and subcontractors.
  • Review and update weld documents to ensure program credibility.
  • Perform field inspections of welding work and advise on quality rectifications.
  • Lead the implementation of the subcontractors and direct hire Pre/PWHT program.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
  • NDE certifications including VT, PT, and MT.
  • Knowledge of AWS, API, NFPA, AWWA, ASTM, and ASNT codes and standards.
  • Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience.
  • Advanced knowledge and/or certifications in SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW.
  • Intermediate understanding of Preheat/Post weld heat treatment.
  • Knowledge of engineering and construction methods.
  • Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in high-pressure situations.
  • Strong technical background in welding applications and non-destructive examination.
  • Understanding of Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures.
  • Advanced knowledge of Piping Design Drawings/Specifications.
  • Must be certifiable as NDE Level II Visual Examination.
  • Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) used on projects.

Additional Information

  • Relocation authorized: National/International - Single.
  • Telework type: Full-Time Office/Project.
  • Work locations: Cheyenne, WY, Houston, TX, Reston, VA.
  • Position contingent upon project award.
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$32/hr across 60 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 209 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 122 different employers. 9 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 914 other active welding openings from 518 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), Zachry Group (20), and Austin Industries (20). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $82/hr, Dallas at $35/hr, and La Porte at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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