Field Engineer

Kiewit; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Field Engineer to support field operations across water facilities projects in the Southeast United States. You will interpret drawings, perform takeoffs, help prepare work packages, and assist field surveying while coordinating with crews and subcontractors to ensure safety and schedule adherence.

As part of a dynamic team, you’ll gain exposure to large-scale civil construction, apply engineering fundamentals, and travel to project sites as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field is required.
• Willingness to travel and relocate to multiple cities as projects demand.
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to safety and quality.
• Flexibility for rotating shifts, weekend work, and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
• Perform quantity takeoffs by taking measurements and calculating completed work.
• Assist in preparing work plans and work packages.
• Support field surveying and layout including elevations and as-built data.
• Assist in daily labor timekeeping and JHA preparation.
• Provide solutions for earth moving, transportation, water resources and utilities.
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews and toolbox talks.
• Order and schedule material deliveries.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate on-site work groups.
• Supervise field operations.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree in a field related

Willingness to travel and relocate

Strong work ethic

Safety mindset

Team player

Valid Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's Degree in civil/construction engineering

Job description

Requisition ID: 180200

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Water Facilities South

Department: Field Operations

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Field Engineer, you bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality and 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 offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won't find anywhere else. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make a difference in our construction operations. Whether we're upgrading waste water treatment plants, tunneling through mountains, increasing the capacity of reservoirs, or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-driven construction professionals to get it done right.

District Overview

Kiewit Water Facilities South specializes in constructing water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and desalination plants across North America. Because our people receive continuous and extensive training, hands-on experience, and challenging responsibilities from day one, they quickly develop the expertise that has earned our district its reputation as the premier contractor in the southeast United States.

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. This particular position is focused in states located in the Southeast area of the United States to include, FL, LA, MS.

Responsibilities

Field Engineering

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining 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)
• Assist in providing solutions related to earth moving, transportation, roadways, water resources, and underground utilities and construction operations
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
• Order and schedule material deliveries
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite
• 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
• Participate in the preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
• Schedule 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
• Enter data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite 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

• Must be willing and able to work in the heavy Civil, Construction Industry
• Bachelor's Degree in a construction-related field of engineering, examples are civil engineering, mechanical, construction management, mining, geotechnical
• Willingness to travel and relocate to small and large cities as business requires as we operate on a national scale, not regional
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time including working rotating schedules, shift work, or weekend work as required by projects
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
• Strong time management ability and attention to detail
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Previous internship experience is preferred
• Ability to begin or continue working with our company without requiring sponsorship for employment now or in the future

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timelyCommunicate 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.

Company: Kiewit