Field Engineer - MEP

Bechtel, a global leader in engineering, construction and project management, is looking for a Field Engineer - MEP to join its team in East Perth, Australia. This full-time, hybrid role blends time on the office floor with hands-on work on the project site, ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating across disciplines and keeping safety and quality front and center. The requisition is ID 300084, relocation assistance is not offered, and the work arrangement is office plus project site.

The role ultimately reports to the Construction Manager, with a focus on ensuring contractor work aligns with project specifications and requirements. It’s a fit for someone who has steered major building projects and who thrives when bridging design intent with field execution, particularly around mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.

Bechtel highlights a long tradition of delivering large-scale infrastructure, energy, mining and manufacturing programs with a commitment to diverse, capable teams and clear values. The company emphasises a comprehensive Total Rewards program and ongoing opportunities for career development, stability and meaningful impact on high-profile projects worldwide.

On-site field engineering in East Perth

Day to day, you’ll coordinate with multiple disciplines and internal stakeholders to keep the project schedule moving. You’ll review contractor submittals, such as construction schedules, cost reports and changes, and you’ll gather data for progress updates and expenditure forecasts to keep financials in check.

You’ll also handle onsite logistics and support internal teams with project activities, ensuring planning and execution stay aligned with the project’s objectives. Safety and quality sit at the core of your work: you’ll monitor contractor safety practices and the quality of their output, arranging technical inspections and coordinating with service providers as needed to verify compliance with standards.

In this environment, you’ll need strong communication to influence and collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders while maintaining appropriate commercial awareness. The role also benefits from prior delivery partner or client-side project management experience, which can help you navigate complex relationships and expectations on site.

What you’ll need to bring to the project

The team is looking for a blend of formal education and hands-on experience that aligns with Bechtel’s project demands.

• A bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant field, combined with 8–10 years of related work experience, or 12–14 years of relevant experience if you don’t have a degree
• A proven track record in managing major building projects from the field, ensuring alignment with scope and budget
• Hands-on experience with the installation, testing and commissioning of mechanical and HVAC systems
• A solid grasp of construction practices, economics and current methods used in design and construction
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a history of leading teams and influencing stakeholders in a large organisation or with external partners
• Ability to engage with internal and external colleagues while balancing commercial awareness and project goals

• Delivery partner or client-side project management experience is a plus but not essential

Total rewards and practical details

Bechtel frames its total rewards as a long-term commitment to employees, with programs designed to support career growth, culture and well-being. The Bechtel Total Rewards page offers more detail. This is a full-time position with a hybrid office/project site arrangement in Perth, and relocation is not available.

Diversity and inclusion are important to Bechtel. The company emphasizes belonging and fair treatment for all colleagues, and it publishes information about its people and values for those who want to learn more. Bechtel is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics. If you need accommodations during the application process, you can email [email protected].

Advice for applicants

Put your major project management and MEP experience right up front on your resume. Make sure your degree and the 8–10 years (or 12–14 years if you don’t have a degree) are easy to find, and name the specific projects where you led field work on building systems.

Then show concrete examples that demonstrate your hands-on involvement with installation, testing and commissioning of mechanical and HVAC systems, and point to how you’ve coordinated across multiple disciplines to keep programs on track.

When you interview, be ready to explain how you review contractor submittals, forecast progress and manage expenditure data on site. Share stories about safety and quality you’ve enforced, and how you’ve coordinated inspections with service providers to meet project standards.

You’ll want to ask about Bechtel’s approach to safety and quality oversight on this Perth project and how field engineers and internal teams collaborate to resolve issues quickly while keeping commercial goals in view. A good question to pose is how the team balances schedule pressure with safety commitments on a complex MEP scope.