Field Engineer 1 - Northern California District

Kiewit; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement plans with matching

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Field Engineer for our Northern California District, Field Operations. You will assist in interpreting drawings, perform quantity calculations, and support field surveying and work layout.

The role offers growth through hands-on projects in heavy civil, transportation, and water infrastructure, with relocation opportunities as needed. We value safety, teamwork, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Highly motivated with a passion for excellence and initiative.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety and preventing injuries.
• Team player with ability to work independently to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and supervision.
• Perform quantity calculations and measure% of completed/installed materials and work.
• Prepare work plans and work packages; assist in field surveying and layout support.
• Compile daily labor timesheets and assist with JHA preparation.
• Support earth moving, roadways, water resources, and utilities construction operations.
• Coordinate material deliveries and plan work groups on site; supervise field operations.

Skills

Travel willingness

Team player

Safety-focused

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering / construction management

Job description

Responsibilities

Requisition ID: 181961

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Northern California District

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 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’s leading infrastructure districts in California specialize in various types of work in the heavy civil, power, transportation, and water resource markets. Although most of our work is regionally based in Northern and Southern California, we also pursue various projects across the west coast. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry rather than design.

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. Kiewit’s Northern California District is headquartered in Fairfield, CA. We have projects scattered throughout the state of California, in large cities and small towns. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date.

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

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related degree
• Infrastructure/Heavy Civil project experience is preferred
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• 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
• 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 organization, time management, and attention to detail

Other common names for this role: Office Engineer, Engineer 1, Engineer I

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

Base Compensation: $87,000/yr - $96,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

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.