Field Coordinator/Engineer - Kiewit Energy Canada 2025

Kiewit; Calgary, Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Field Engineer to join their team in Calgary. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant construction projects in the oil and gas sector. You will be involved in field engineering tasks, assist in interpreting technical documents, and ensure safety and efficiency on-site. The company provides a supportive environment for professional growth, with opportunities for travel and career advancement. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpreting drawings and specifications for field crews.
• Perform quantity calculations and assist in field surveying.
• Supervise field operations and coordinate work groups.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Initiative

Passion for safety

Education

Undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering

Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering

Undergraduate degree in construction management

Graduate degree in related field

Job description

Field Coordinator/Engineer - Kiewit Energy Canada 2025

Location: Calgary, AB, CA Edmonton, AB, CA

Requisition ID: 173733

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Energy Canada District

Department: Field Operations

Market: OGC

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Field Engineer, you bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality and unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building "the next big thing" from the ground up. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make a difference in our construction operations.

This role will have a tentative start date in 2025.

District Overview

Kiewit Energy Canada is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. We are a major industrial contractor that work on projects that involve construction of oil & gas facilities such as oilsands processing, upgrading & refining, midstream facilities, and major mine developments.

Responsibilities

Field Engineering:
• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work
• Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages
• Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data
• Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets
• Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, and safety training
• Order and schedule material deliveries
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite
• Supervise field operations

Office Engineering:
• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations
• Assist engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, and internal use
• Participate in the preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts
• Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions
• Enter data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports
• Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations

Estimating:
• Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project
• Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in mechanical, electrical engineering, and construction management or related degree
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in various climates and environments
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.