Field Engineer, Energy Infrastructure - Travel & Growth

Kiewit; Platteville (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Field Engineer to support mechanical, electrical, and heavy industrial construction projects across the Power Market. You will help build, estimate, and schedule projects while ensuring quality and safety on site.

The role requires the ability to read drawings, manage materials, and coordinate with owners and subcontractors. Willingness to relocate/travel is required; base compensation reflects an entry-level, full-time position with strong growth potential.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of construction safety and current OSHA standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and owner specifications.
• Familiarity with project scheduling and cost control techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Hard Dollar, Revit, SAP, Pro Log or Primavera P6 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a dynamic team to build, estimate, and schedule, mechanical, electrical, and heavy industrial construction projects.
• Prepare detailed work plans and schedules to guide project execution.
• Ensure quality control, manage and track costs, purchase and manage materials, and maintain schedule and equipment logistics.
• Administer safety programs with strict adherence to Kiewit’s “Nobody Gets Hurt” philosophy.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with owners and stakeholders.
• Support both administrative and field operations: review drawings/specs, perform material takeoffs, and prepare cost estimates.
• Supervise subcontractors, coordinate with vendors, and uphold high construction standards.

Skills

Construction management

OSHA safety knowledge

Reading drawings

Project scheduling

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Hard Dollar

Revit

SAP

Primavera P6

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Field Engineer to support mechanical, electrical, and heavy industrial construction projects across the Power Market. You will help build, estimate, and schedule projects while ensuring quality and safety on site.

The role requires the ability to read drawings, manage materials, and coordinate with owners and subcontractors. Willingness to relocate/travel is required; base compensation reflects an entry-level, full-time position with strong growth potential.