Field Engineer 1 - Southern California

Kiewit; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Field Engineer for our Southern California District. You will support field and office teams across heavy civil projects, with opportunities for travel and relocation to where the work is available.

The role includes interpreting drawings, performing quantity takeoffs, assisting in JHA development, safety reviews, and coordinating with field crews and subcontractors. A construction-related bachelor’s degree and willingness to relocate are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field.
• GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Willingness to travel and relocate across the country.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and assist in work planning and surveying.
• Support in preparing job hazard analyses (JHA) and safety initiatives.
• Coordinate material deliveries and scheduling with field teams.
• Assist in office engineering tasks and data gathering for submittals.
• Support estimating activities with data analysis and bid prep.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Time management

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree (construction-related)

Job description

Requisition ID: 181962

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Southern 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 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. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry rather than design. Kiewit’s Southern California District is currently headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA and has projects scattered throughout the Southern California Region. While much of our work is concentrated in California, we also have employees in projects in other states, offering opportunities to contribute to impactful infrastructure across the country.

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 Southern California District is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA, but we go where the work is! Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date.

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
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.5
• 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 common names for this role: Office Engineer, Project Engineer, Field Engineer, Engineer 1

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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.

Base Compensation: 85,000 - 95,000

(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.

Company: Kiewit