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Overview

Bechtel is seeking a Corporate Welding Engineer to lead and maintain global construction field welding programs while providing specialized welding engineering support. The company has a long history of completing projects worldwide, focusing on infrastructure and energy sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate work activities for Project Field Engineer and Lead Field Welding Engineer in implementing the site welding program.
  • Implement and maintain Bechtel Field Welding program for all welding operations.
  • Provide specialized welding engineering support for construction to meet code and client specifications.
  • Assist in managing the pre- and post-weld heat treatment program.
  • Manage the rod room to ensure control of weld filler materials.
  • Schedule and coordinate NDE with construction and subcontractors.
  • Review and update weld documents to ensure credibility of the Welding Program.
  • Perform field inspections of welding work and advise on rectification of quality defects.
  • 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, FCAW.
  • Intermediate understanding of Preheat/Post weld heat treatment.
  • Knowledge of engineering and construction methods.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability 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 by written examination to Bechtel's NDE Level II Visual Examination requirements.
  • Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications including Unifier, Aconex, and others.

Additional Information

  • Relocation Authorized: National - Single
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Houston, TX
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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 77 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 329 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 194 different employers. 126 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,339 other active welding openings from 721 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.

Bechtel Corporation currently has 3 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Houston, TX (27), Zachry Group (22), and Austin Industries (16). 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 $40/hr, Arlington at $39/hr, and Midlothian at $38/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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