Field Engineer

Kiewit; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Foundations Co. is seeking an Entry-Level Field/Office Engineer to support both field and office tasks on deep foundations projects across North America.

You will work with civil and geotechnical teams, assist in estimating, planning, and field surveying, and help ensure safety and quality on site. The role offers hands-on experience, career growth opportunities, and exposure to major infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a closely related degree.
• 1–3 years of experience in Deep Foundations/Heavy Civil construction preferred.
• Interest in deep foundations work such as piling, ground improvement and earth retention.
• Committed to the construction industry as a hands-on construction career.
• OSHA certification preferred and safety-focused.
• Willingness to relocate throughout career.
• Ability to access all points of a construction site in varied environments.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good attention to detail and work ethic.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpreting drawings and specifications for field crews and supervision.
• Perform quantity calculations from measurements and completed work.
• Assist in preparing work plans and work packages.
• Assist in field surveying and layout support including elevations and control points.
• Assist in compiling daily labor timesheets and JHA preparation.
• Participate in safety reviews, toolbox meetings, and training.
• Order and schedule material deliveries; plan and coordinate work groups.
• Supervise field operations and support cost reporting and change orders.
• Assist in material takeoffs and basic engineering calculations.
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.
• Assist in reviewing historical data for bids and preparing plan/spec reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Time management

Detail orientation

Microsoft Office

Safety awareness

Relocation willingness

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Overview

Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-minded construction professionals to get it done right. As a Field/Office Engineer, you bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we build the biggest, most exciting projects.

District Overview

The Kiewit Foundations Co. team self performs complex geotechnical projects across North America. We deliver creative, cost-efficient solutions that are responsive to each project’s specific site conditions. We utilize value engineering and constructability reviews, and our depth of expertise to offer constructible solutions that optimize budget and schedule. We perform these operations with our fleet of specialty equipment and the management resources of one of the top builders in the country. We are looking for hands-on, engineers excited to be both in the field and office supporting project and estimating work. We are looking for people pursuing one of the following college majors: Civil, Mining, Mechanical, & Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Management related degrees. These Entry Level Engineers will be required to perform engineering work in connection with a wide range of underground and foundations projects that range in size, difficulty, and duration. Entry Level Engineers will be involved in the district estimating unit at various points in a career, which involves quantity takeoffs, time studies, cost estimating, participating in estimate reviews and bid close-out.

Location

Kiewit is a company that goes where the work is, which means a career with us can take you and your family to exciting parts of North America - and maybe even beyond. Kiewit Foundations conducts its operations primarily through Kiewit Infrastructure Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, we construct both deep underground and foundation projects across the U.S. and Canada related to transportation, water/wastewater, power, mining, and telecommunications to name a few. These projects are happening in large cities and small towns, so you have a chance to experience it all!

Responsibilities

Field Engineering:

• Assist in the interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining the percentage of completed/installed materials and work
• Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages
• Assist in 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 job site safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
• Order and schedule material deliveries
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the job site
• Supervise field operations

Office Engineering:

• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations
• Assist Engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use
• Assist in the preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
• Assist in scheduling maintenance and performing updates as directed by others
• Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions, including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums
• Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with job site management
• Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations

Estimating:

• Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid
• Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator
• Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a closely related degree
• 1 - 3 years of experience working in Deep Foundations/Heavy Civil construction environment preferred
• Interest in deep foundations work such as piling, ground improvement and earth retention
• Committed to the construction industry and not the design industry- this is a hands-on, construction career
• Knowledge and passion for construction safety- OSHA certification preferred
• Must be willing to relocate throughout career
• The ability to access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates, environments, and terrain
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Strong work ethic - willing to do what it takes to get the job done. This position will require more than 40 hours/week.
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Working Conditions

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.

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.