Equipment Engineer - Kiewit Equipment Services

Kiewit; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Voluntary wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Equipment Services is seeking an Entry Level Equipment Engineer to support Regional Construction & Mining operations. You will help plan, schedule, budget, and manage a fleet of construction and mining equipment with the goal of improving reliability and uptime.

The role involves coordinating maintenance programs, logistics, inspections, and documentation, with opportunities to relocate as projects demand and to work in both office and field environments.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Diesel/Automotive Tech, Heavy Equipment Tech, MET, or Construction Management.
• 1+ year of equipment experience preferred.
• 1+ year of equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, budget, and ensure reliability of equipment fleet.
• Support logistics and procurement; inspections of equipment and parts.
• Coordinate with field and office teams; manage maintenance programs.
• Assist with critical lifts paperwork and safety compliance.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to travel

Willingness to relocate

CAD modeling knowledge

Education

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

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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

• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• generous paid time off

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.