Equipment Engineer - Kiewit Equipment Services 2026

Kiewit; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction firm in Phoenix is seeking an Entry Level Equipment Engineer to support Construction & Mining operations. The candidate will be responsible for the planning, scheduling, budgeting, utilization, and reliability of the equipment fleet. Qualifications include an undergraduate degree in a relevant field and strong organizational skills. Benefits include comprehensive packages covering medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience with equipment is preferred.
• 1+ year of experience with equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting is preferred.
• Willingness to travel and relocate as required.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with all federal, state, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Conduct inspections of equipment and parts.
• Use reliability and failure analysis data to increase equipment availability and reliability.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate AS/BS degree in relevant fields

Tools

CAD modeling programs

Job description

Posted 3 days ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.

Requisition ID: 179193

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Equipment Services

Department: Equipment

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As an Entry Level Equipment Engineer, you will support 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 focus will be to improve equipment reliability and implement, monitor, audit, and manage preventative maintenance programs.

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, managing inventory, scheduling crews, and managing 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, or 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 environments

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

Base Compensation

80,000 - 90,000

Benefits

We offer our full‑time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.