Concrete Field Engineer - Eastern District

Kiewit; Conway Springs (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Mid Level Field Engineer for travel-based work in the Eastern District. You will support the construction of heavy civil projects including bridges, marine and waterfront infrastructure, with emphasis on safety and team collaboration.

You will interpret drawings, perform takeoffs, assist in surveys and generate reports, while coordinating with field crews, engineers, and subcontractors across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel and relocate as needed
• 3+ years of construction field experience
• Experience leading engineers
• Undergraduate civil engineering or construction management degree
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specs
• Able to access all points of a construction site in varied environments
• Strong work ethic and safety commitment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player who can work independently to meet deadlines
• Strong organization and time management

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and specs for field crews.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and project measurements.
• Prepare work plans and packages.
• Assist in field surveying and layout support.
• Track daily labor timesheets and safety trainings.
• Coordinate material deliveries and jobsite scheduling.
• Supervise field operations and coordinate with subcontractors.
• Assist with change orders and as-built data.

Skills

Field construction experience

Civil engineering knowledge

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Safety leadership

Education

Civil engineering degree

Construction management degree

Job description

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Location: Conway Springs, KS, US Point Pleasant, WV, US

Requisition ID:182834

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Eastern District

Department:Field Operations

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

This role supports the construction of structural concrete, bridge, marine, heavy civil infrastructure projects, even work in the power/industrial market. Key qualifications include project field experience, structural concrete knowledge, construction engineering capabilities, safety leadership, and the willingness to work on diverse project sites. The position aligns with heavy civil and bridge/marine operations involving concrete structures, foundations, transportation, and waterfront infrastructure.

District Overview

Kiewit's Eastern District specializes in challenging heavy civil construction projects throughout the Northeast, including the metropolitan areas of New York, Chicago, Boston, and Washington DC. We are leaders in bridge, transit, foundation, tunnel, and water/wastewater construction while specializing in cast-in-place concrete, structural steel erection, earthwork, pile driving, and caissons. Kiewit's Eastern District also has a large amount of work in the energy/power sector in various northeast locations. With our experienced and dedicated employees, extensive resources and in-depth market knowledge, the Eastern District can handle projects of any size.

Location

This will be a travel based position. The individual will not be required to relocate, but will be expected to travel extensively.

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, mass safety 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, governmental agencies, and internal use
• Assist in preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
• Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums
• Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management
• Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed
• 3+ years' construction field experience
• Work experience in engineering and leading engineers
• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related
• Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
• 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 us 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

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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

Base Compensation: $90,000/yr -$120,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

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.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

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.