Central District Field Engineer – Entry Level (Travel)

Kiewit; Fort Lupton (CO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Field Engineer in Colorado to support field operations across multiple locations, with travel and relocation as business requires. The role covers field operations, office engineering, and estimating activities on heavy civil projects.

Ideal candidates have an engineering background, safety mindset, and strong communication skills, with willingness to work rotating shifts and on-site at various project sites.

Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to travel and relocate to small and large cities as business requires
• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related degree preferred
• Infrastructure/Heavy Civil project experience preferred
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time including working rotating schedules, shift work, or weekend work as required by projects
• Deomonstrated commitment to ethics, integrity, and taking initiative
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Outlook
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
• Strong time management ability and attention to detail
• Must have valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to and from work

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft
• Prepare work plans and work packages
• Conduct quality inspections
• Order and schedule material deliveries including supplies
• Assist in tasks like field surveying, labor timesheets, and preparing JHA's
• Documents and communicates schedule progress and quantities to support 3-week and 90-day schedule updates
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety trainings
• Supervise field operations
• Perform takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations
• Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management
• Assist in maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including but not limited to submittals, daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums
• Generate change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by Project Manager
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
• Review and analyze data relative to projects, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid
• Complete plans and specification reviews for projects while assessing risk areas
• Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents

Skills

Travel willingness

Safety mindset

Strong work ethic

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Undergraduate degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Field Engineer in Colorado to support field operations across multiple locations, with travel and relocation as business requires. The role covers field operations, office engineering, and estimating activities on heavy civil projects.

Ideal candidates have an engineering background, safety mindset, and strong communication skills, with willingness to work rotating shifts and on-site at various project sites.