Field Engineer - Eastern District

Kiewit; Point Pleasant (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Training programs

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation is seeking a Field Engineer to lead engineering efforts on a major project within the Eastern District. You will report to the Project Manager and serve as the job-site leader for health, safety, reporting, and workmanship.

Primary responsibilities include contract administration, planning, scheduling, and advising on project issues. The role requires travel and relocation as projects span multiple sites in the Northeast.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel and relocate as needed.
• 3+ years field construction experience.
• Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on plans, specs and contract documents.
• Demonstrated ethics, integrity and commitment to safety.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
• Perform quantity takeoffs by measuring and calculating completed/installed work.
• Assist in preparing work plans and work packages.
• Support field surveying and layout, including elevation and control points.
• Assist in compiling daily labor timesheets and project records.
• Assist in preparing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews and toolbox talks.
• Coordinate material deliveries and schedule work groups on site.
• Supervise field operations and coordinate with project management.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and drafting to support field ops.
• Assist engineers with data for submittals and client communications.
• Assist in purchasing and subcontracting activities as requested.
• Maintain project records and cost reporting data.
• Assist in generating change orders and as-built data.

Skills

Travel readiness

Engineering leadership

Reading plans & specs

Safety conscious

Strong communication

Team player

Organization

Education

Bachelors in civil engineering, construction management, or related

Job description

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Point Pleasant, WV, US Cleveland, OH, US Columbus, OH, US Parkersburg, WV, US Akron, OH, US Decatur, IL, US

Requisition ID:178989

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Eastern District

Department:Field Operations

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

As a Field Engineer, you will be the primary and lead engineer on the Project, and report directly to the Project Manager. As an Engineer, you will be expected to be a job-site leader in health and safety, ensuring quality of reporting and workmanship, and that all engineering work is completed in a professional and ethical manner. Your main functions will include contract administration, project planning and scheduling, and project reporting, and you will play an advisory role in Project Management for contractual, legal, and other project issues.

District Overview

Kiewit’s Eastern District specializes in challenging heavy civil construction projects throughout the Northeast, including the metropolitan areas of New York, Chicago, Boston, and Washington DC. We are leaders in bridge, transit, foundation, tunnel, and water/wastewater construction while specializing in cast-in-place concrete, structural steel erection, earthwork, pile driving, and caissons. Kiewit’s Eastern District also has a large amount of work in the energy/power sector in various northeast locations. With our experienced and dedicated employees, extensive resources and in-depth market knowledge, the Eastern District can handle projects of any size.

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. Eastern District’s work predominately exists within the Great Lakes Area and the Northeast. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Must be able to travel and relocate as frequently as business needs require. These projects are happening in large cities and small towns, so you have a chance to experience it all!

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)
• 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
• Assist in preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
• Assist in 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
• Assist with entering 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

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed
• 3+ years' construction field experience
• Work experience in engineering and leading engineers
• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related
• Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents
• 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
• 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 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

Base Compensation:$90,000/yr -$120,000/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.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.