Entry-Level Field & Office Engineer — Travel Opportunities

Kiewit; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Foundations Co. is seeking an entry-level Field/Office Engineer to support field operations and office engineering tasks on geotechnical projects across North America.

The role involves interpreting drawings, performing takeoffs, coordinating work packages, and assisting with safety and daily reporting. The position requires a civil/construction-related degree, willingness to travel, and the ability to read drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field of engineering.
• Previous experience in construction or mining preferred.
• Strong desire to work in underground construction.
• Willing to travel and relocate throughout career as we operate on a national scale, not a regional one.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• 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 as-built data.
• Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets.
• Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s).
• Assist in providing solutions related to underground tunneling and construction operations.
• 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.
• Perform material takeoffs and basic engineering calculations to support field operations.
• Assist engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to customers/vendors.

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, mining, mechanical, geotechnical, construction management

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Kiewit Foundations Co. is seeking an entry-level Field/Office Engineer to support field operations and office engineering tasks on geotechnical projects across North America.

The role involves interpreting drawings, performing takeoffs, coordinating work packages, and assisting with safety and daily reporting. The position requires a civil/construction-related degree, willingness to travel, and the ability to read drawings.