Construction Field Engineer - Oil, Gas, & Chemical (OGC)

Kiewit; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Construction Field Engineer to support projects in oil, gas, and chemical industries. This role involves field and office engineering tasks, requiring a strong educational background in engineering or construction management, along with relevant experience. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic, with the ability to travel as needed. Join Kiewit to positively impact communities through dependable energy and infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance and disability coverage

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related professional experience in construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews.
• Perform quantity calculations and assist in work plans preparation.
• Supervise field operations and coordinate work groups.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Construction Field Engineer - Oil, Gas, & Chemical (OGC)

Location:

Houston, TX, US

Requisition ID:176393

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Energy US District

Department:Field Operations

Market:OGC

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

District Overview

Kiewit Energy was established to better serve the diverse and expanding energy market. Kiewit Energy provides cohesive engineering, procurement and construction services to the oil, gas, refining, chemicals, petrochemicals, biofuels, and other process industries. Early Contract Involvement presence offering clients long-term relationships, providing integrated schedules, realistic construction estimates, and construction driven execution planning.

Location

This position can be based out of our OGC Hub offices in Houston, TX or The Woodlands, TX. We have projects across the United States, in large cities and small towns, so our people must be willing to go where the work is. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Must be able to travel and relocate anywhere in the country, as frequently as business needs require.

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 schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others.
• 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.

Estimating:
• Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid.
• Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator.
• Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management or related degree, or equivalent experience in a construction-related position
• 2+ years of related professional experience in the construction field
• Ability to travel and relocate as required
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship, both now and in the future.

Other Requirements:

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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.