Entry-Level Field Mining Engineer: Hands-On Ops & Travel

Kiewit; Soda Springs (ID); On-site; USD 86,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Mining District is seeking a Field Engineer to support mining operations across North America. You will develop work plans, perform design work, track quantities, and collaborate with mining and construction teams to safely plan and execute field projects.

The role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience in an environment focused on safety, quality, and integrity, with opportunities to relocate based on project needs.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mining, Civil, Geological, or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other engineering fields.
• 0-2 years of experience
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed

Responsibilities

• Field Operations: prepare work plans, interpret drawings, schedule material deliveries, support day-to-day operations
• Office Engineering: perform mining and civil design work, takeoffs from drawings, generate change orders, supervise subcontractor operations
• Estimating: review data, complete plans and spec reviews, assist with bid preparation

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Willing to travel

Education

Engineering degree (Mining/Civil/Geological/Mechanical) or Construction Management

Job description

Kiewit Mining District is seeking a Field Engineer to support mining operations across North America. You will develop work plans, perform design work, track quantities, and collaborate with mining and construction teams to safely plan and execute field projects.

The role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience in an environment focused on safety, quality, and integrity, with opportunities to relocate based on project needs.