Deputy Survey Lead Bechtel Global Corporation United States, Texas, Port Arthur Sep 22, 2026

Requisition ID:

299295

Relocation Authorized:

National/International - Family

Telework Type:

Full-Time Office/Project

Work Location:

Port Arthur, TX

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Project Overview:

Port Arthur

LNG, LLC

(PALNG) is developing a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on a site located on the western shoreline of the Port Arthur Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. The project base scope will include two (2) identical LNG trains, two (2) LNG Storage Tanks, one (1) LNG Carrier Berth, and associated utilities/facilities. The Project is to be constructed on a parcel of land located at State Highway 87 south of Port Arthur, Texas, between the inner coastal waterway bridge and Keith Lake.

Job Summary:

Provide support as required to the construction team reporting directly to the Project Lead Surveyor (PLS). Supervise and/or direct activities relating to construction engineering, layout of foundation locations, equipment locations, structural steel placement, subcontracts, and engineering liaison with the design functional group. Use design drawings, model and specifications to determine associated plant and equipment locations.

Works with field engineering to support field verification of materials as appropriate and needed.

Provides technical support as related to survey to Field Engineering and Superintendents in a wide range of situation and configurations. Multi-Disciplined Field Engineering responsibilities with earthwork, excavation, concrete, structural steel, mechanical, and piping, etc. installation experience. #LI-BH1

Major Responsibilities:

The Deputy Lead Survey Engineer's (DLSE) duties include, but not limited to, the following: Provides support of all the duties and responsibilities of the Project Lead Surveyor (PLS) and assumes the duties and responsibilities of the PLS during his/her absence.

Assist the PLS with leading the oversight of all survey operations and overall quality and integrity of the surveying program, assuring that all survey work is performed with the highest regard for the safety of all involved.

Provides technical direction to the direct-hire survey team and/or sub-contracted survey crews, including verification of survey crews' control points and work

Assist the PLS with the survey team's implementation of the project safety, quality, and environmental programs.

Oversee the survey team's implementation of the Survey Procedure (SWPP 3201)

Provide Construction Survey support to both Field Engineering and Field Supervision

Establish and/or verify and maintain the project's survey control network

Responsible for the accurate layout of construction work, recordation of field data according to job specifications and appropriate methods of performing survey activities

Oversee the development and management of survey data

Oversee the Calibration Baseline checks of survey instruments

Oversee the administration of the survey work request program

Oversee the utilization of survey instruments in adherence with Bechtel survey procedures

Supervise the preparation of survey CAD drawings, including generation of Digital Terrain Models (DTM) and volumes computations.

Perform and/or check survey computations as required in the performance of duties

Perform and/or check survey control network least squares adjustment computations as required in the performance of duties

Provide Civil project completion documentation including "As-Built" records

Supports the creation and implementation of the project survey plan.

Supports the creation and implementation of the survey training program

Supports the implementation of project's UAV/Drone program

Supports the implementation of project's Laser Scanning program

Supports the implementation of project's Metrology program

Provides direction and support to the Area Lead Surveyors and Office Surveyors and may perform their duties during their absence.

Supports the PLS and Corporate Survey Manager with training of survey team members.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience

Knowledge of Bechtel's "Zero Incidents" safety program. Must have a strong drive toward Safety, both on and off the job, a commitment to seeing everyone go home each day as well and healthy as they came to work that day

Knowledge of Bechtel quality standards. Must have a solid record of successful project completion with little to zero rework

Prior Bechtel Survey Mega-Project experience

Working knowledge of Bechtel construction procedures

Knowledge of heavy industrial construction survey principles

Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to heavy industrial construction surveying field & office activities

Displays effective communications skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner

Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment, able to formulate a working relationship with survey team members, other departments, and contractors, and survey functional management

Excellent problem-solving ability

Advanced knowledge of data downloading.

Intermediate level use of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word and Excel

Experience with 3D Laser Scanning hardware and software a must

Demonstrated proficiency with Survey CAD software, including generation of Digital Terrain Models (DTM) and volumes computations; and drafting of as staked/as-built data

General awareness of environmental laws

Experience managing technical services subcontracts, working with, supervising, and administering subcontractors workforce

Must have experience managing teams working on multiple work fronts; experience working under time constraints, and must be adaptable to changing conditions

Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education

Must be physically capable to participate in project walkdowns, which may require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing in or maneuvering around very small and/or confined spaces, and lifting up to 40lbs without assistance.

This project may have multiple work schedules that are subject to change and may require employees to work overtime, weekends and/or night shift when a business need arises

PREFERRED SKILLS

Awareness of government compliance standards

Experience with UAV/Drones

Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to Metrology field & office activities

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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