Construction Discipline Engineer (Welding Engineer)

Position Description:
Field Engineer is responsible for planning and technical oversight of field construction activities within a specified discipline associated with procurement, fabrication, installation, modification and maintenance of systems and components. Coordinates with Design agencies to ensure timely issuance of new design or design changes. Walk down and review designs for constructability, resolve design problems encountered in the field during construction and meets with and discusses solutions with Design Engineers. Inspects / verifies materials, equipment, and construction workmanship and assures compliance with drawings, specifications and code requirements. Coordinates with Quality Control to ensure the installation meets the requirements.
Participates in turnover activities. Supports/ participates in start-up and functional check out of equipment and systems.
Position requires a thorough understanding of Construction Engineering principles and ability to apply these principles to field conditions. Experience in the preparation of computer-based construction work execution plans (work Packages) including job specific hazards analysis, i.e. Asset Suite and Assisted Hazard Analysis or equivalent

This position requires the following specific requirements:

• Capable of interpreting code requirements
• Qualified to perform/ interpret PT's
• Certified Pipe Weld Examiner or capable of obtaining certification
• Experienced in performance of bubble leak tests and vacuum box testing
• Experienced in training welders and operation of a weld test facility
• Capable of climbing / spending extended periods of time in the field.
• Capable of obtaining qualification to work in radiation / contamination areas

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in **(specified discipline) engineering and at least 5 years of practical experience in construction **(specified discipline) field engineering or
Associate's degree in (specified discipline) engineering and 5-10 years of practical experience in construction **(specified discipline) engineering or
High school diploma and 10+ years of practical experience in construction **(specified discipline) engineering
Working knowledge of discipline specific codes and standards
Previous experience with generating work execution plans (preferably utilizing the Asset Suite work control system)
Previous experience with generating job hazards analysis
Previous experience performing material take off and procurement
**Specific Discipline= (Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Civil, Instruments and Controls) as determined by requestor

Additional Position Requirements:
Work hours:
A 40-hour work week is scheduled. Construction utilizes a 10 hour per day - four days per week schedule.
A standard work week is Monday through Thursday 6:30am - 5:00pm. However, alternate schedules could be employed.
Work week excludes SRS holidays.

Security:
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen.
Candidates must posses a valid driver's license
Personal vehicles operated by candidate must have valid registration
Personal vehicles operated by candidate must be insured with proof of insurance within the vehicle