Construction Equipment Engineer - Kiewit Equipment Services - Fall 2026

Kiewit; Soda Springs (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Equipment Services is seeking an Entry Level Equipment Engineer to support construction & mining operations. You will assist in planning, scheduling, budgeting, utilization, and reliability of a fleet of equipment, with emphasis on preventative maintenance and long-term performance.

You will coordinate with supervision and maintenance teams, handle parts and inventory, and participate in short- and long-range planning.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in diesel/auto tech, heavy equipment tech, mech engineering tech or CM.
• 1+ year of equipment experience preferred.
• Willing to relocate and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Material handling and procurement.
• Create and maintain tool/filter lists and documentation.
• Inspections of equipment and parts.
• Logistics management and communication.
• Long/short range equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Plan and paperwork for critical lifts.
• Use reliability data to increase availability and reliability.
• Communicate across supervision and management.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Equipment planning

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Willing to travel

Education

AS/ BS in Diesel/Automotive Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management

Tools

CAD modeling programs

Job description

Requisition ID

182744

Job Level

Entry Level

Home District/Group

Kiewit Equipment Services

Department

Equipment

Market

Transportation

Employment Type

Full Time

Position Overview

As an Entry Level Equipment Engineer, you will support Construction & Mining operations. This position is responsible for the planning, scheduling, budgeting, utilization and reliability of a construction and mining equipment fleet. The position will deal with day to day as well as long term issues related to an equipment fleet. The position's main focus will be to improve equipment reliability as well as implement, monitor, audit, and manage preventative maintenance programs.

District Overview

Kiewit Equipment Services (KES) helps to ensure the profitability of Kiewit projects through the improved equipment utilization and mechanical reliability by delivering world-class equipment and service.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which opens up your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets, and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. Equipment Engineers could be based across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with all federal, state, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements
• Material handling and procurement
• Create and maintain tool/filter lists and documentation
• Inspections of equipment and parts
• Logistics management and communication
• Long/short range equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting
• Planning and paperwork processing to prepare for critical lifts
• Use reliability and failure analysis data to increase equipment availability and reliability
• Establish and maintain communications between all levels of supervision and management
• Support of craft maintenance technicians – ordering parts, manage inventory, schedule crews, and manage quality and safety
• Specialty projects as needed

Qualifications

• Has obtained an undergraduate AS/ BS degree in Diesel/Automotive Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management
• 1+ year of experience with equipment is preferred
• 1+ year of experience with equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting is preferred
• Strong work ethic – Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
• Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on multiple projects at once while prioritizing tasks
• Willingness to travel and relocate as required
• Willingness to work in both office and field environments
• Knowledge of CAD modeling programs is preferred
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site or equipment yard in wide-ranging climates and environment

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

80,000 - 90,000

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Posting Period

This posting will be active from: 10/14/2026 - 12/22/2026

Benefits

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that is 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.