Think about how mobile you are...the nature of this work is you finish one project, and then move somewhere else for the next job. Are you ok with moving across the country on short notice? Would you move overseas? Would you live somewhere rural? Somewhere you've never been? Assignments range fro...
Generally a mix of office and field time, the office may be a construction trailer or other temporary space. Time at your computer may be reviewing a 3D model, drawing packages, requesting and reviewing information from engineering, reviewing asbuilts and closeout packages, and completing paperwo...
Engineering
Day in the Life
Construction
Field Engineer
Bechtel
I didn't find myself using much technical knowledge in my way to day work, though mechanics of materials did help in understanding some of the intricacies of bolt tightening and piping calculations. But the most valuable skills were work ethic, presenting information, computer skills, time manage...
Engineering
College Major
Construction
Mechanical Engineering
Field Engineer
Bechtel