Field Civil Engineer: Infrastructure Projects & Safety

Kiewit; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Mid Level Field Engineer to support field operations within the South Central District. The role focuses on contract administration, project planning, scheduling, quantity management, and cost controls while supervising field crews and coordinating with contractors.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, preparing work plans, conducting JHA’s, safety meetings, data reporting, and assisting in subcontracting and procurement. Mobility across TX/LA/MS/AR is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, and/or related field.
• 3–5 years of construction field/office engineering experience supporting concrete and/or civil operations.
• Experience on infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, dams, water/wastewater treatment plants, etc. and/or civil operations of power projects.
• Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Ability to access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processes and reviews of interpretations of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
• Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages.
• Supervise field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data.
• Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets.
• Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s).
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite.
• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use.
• Preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested.
• Perform schedule maintenance and updates.
• Maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums.
• Reporting data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management.
• Generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager.
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.

Skills

Reading plans

Field supervision

Project scheduling

Cost controls

Communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Mid Level Field Engineer to support field operations within the South Central District. The role focuses on contract administration, project planning, scheduling, quantity management, and cost controls while supervising field crews and coordinating with contractors.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, preparing work plans, conducting JHA’s, safety meetings, data reporting, and assisting in subcontracting and procurement. Mobility across TX/LA/MS/AR is required.