Equipment Engineer - Kiewit Equipment Services

Kiewit; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Relocation opportunities

Job summary

Kiewit Equipment Services is seeking an Entry Level Equipment Engineer to support Regional Construction & Mining operations in multiple locations. This role focuses on planning, scheduling, budgeting, utilization, and reliability of the equipment fleet, with emphasis on preventive maintenance programs and long-term fleet strategy.

Starting date is immediate. Located in Atlanta or other project locations, candidates must be willing to relocate and work across sites, both office and field

Qualifications

• Undergraduate AS/ BS degree in Diesel/Automotive Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management.
• 1+ year of experience with equipment is preferred.
• Willingness to travel and relocate as required.

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.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

CAD modeling

Job description

Location:
Atlanta, GA, US
Houston, TX, US
The Woodlands, TX, US
New Orleans, LA, US
Abilene, TX, US
El Paso, TX, US
Indianapolis, IN, US
Monroe, LA, US
Shreveport, LA, US
Meridian, MS, US
Vickburg, MS, US
Port Arthur, TX, US
Milwaukee, WI, US
Mount Pleasant, WI, US

Requisition ID:182215

Job Level:Entry Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Equipment Services

Department:Equipment

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

As an Entry Level Equipment Engineer, you will support Regional 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.

For this role, the start date is immediate.

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 exposes 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.

Candidates must be willing to relocate and go where the work is, supporting projects wherever business needs require.

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:

• 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.

Nearest Major Market: Atlanta
Job Segment: Mechanical Engineer, Construction, Engineer, CAD, Engineering, Entry Level