Equipment Engineer - Kiewit Equipment Services 2026

Kiewit; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical benefits

Dental and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Retirement plans with matching

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks an Entry Level Equipment Engineer in Seattle. This role involves supporting construction and mining operations, focusing on equipment reliability and maintenance programs. Candidates should have a relevant degree, strong organizational skills, and at least 1 year of equipment experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $90,000 and opportunities to grow within the company. Benefits include medical, dental, and retirement packages.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Manage logistics and communicate with stakeholders.
• Plan long/short‑term equipment scheduling and budgeting.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Strong organizational skills

Time-management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of CAD modeling programs

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Details

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 planning, scheduling, budgeting, utilization and reliability of a construction and mining equipment fleet. It will manage day‑to‑day as well as long‑term fleet issues, focusing on improving equipment reliability and implementing, monitoring, auditing, and managing preventative maintenance programs.

District Overview chiều

Kiewit Equipment Services (KES) helps ensure the profitability of Kiewit projects through improved equipment utilization and mechanical reliability by delivering world‑class equipment and service.

Location

One of the many unique aspects of Kiewit’s culture is that we go where the work is, which opens career opportunities across the United States. Equipment Engineers may be based nationwide, with relocation aligned to talent, development plans, and project needs.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with all federal, state, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements_Search
• Material handling and procurement
• Create and maintain tool/filter lists and documentation
• Inspect equipment and parts
• Manage logistics and communicate with stakeholders
• Plan long/short‑term equipment scheduling and budgeting
• Prepare paperwork for critical lifts
• Use reliability and failure analysis data to increase equipment availability and reliability
• Maintain communication between supervision and management levels
• Support craft maintenance technicians—order parts, manage inventory, schedule crews, and monitor quality and safety
• Lead specialty projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Diesel/Automotive Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Construction Management
• 1+ year of experience with equipment (preferred)
• 1+ year of experience with equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting (preferred)
• Strong work ethic—willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness to travel and relocate as required
• Willingness to work in both office and field environments
• Knowledge of CAD modeling programs (preferred)
• Ability to access all points of a construction site or equipment yard in a variety of climates and environments

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Workikel productivity and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or as part of a team
• Perform work safely and effectively; understand and follow oral and written instructions, warning signs, equipment use, and policies
• Work during normal operating hours; may work overtime and weekends as required
• May work at various locations and under different conditions

Base Compensation: 80,000 - 90,000
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 01/08/2026 - 05/31/2026

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.