Field Engineer: Hands-On Construction & Growth

Kiewit; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental, vision

Wellness and employee assistance

Life insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Field Engineer to support Field Operations across diverse projects. You will assist in interpreting drawings, perform takeoffs, and help plan and coordinate field work with a focus on safety and quality.

You’ll gain hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities to relocate as assignments arise, contributing to hospitals, stadiums, and commercial facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in a construction-related field of engineering
• Positive, can-do attitude
• 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
• Experience with leadership in some capacity
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Previous internship experience is preferred
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide‑ranging climates and environments

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpreting 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 underground tunneling 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
• 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
• Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data related 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

Skills

Travel flexibility

Relocation willingness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Initiative

Ethics and integrity

Leadership experience

Time management

Attention to detail

Internship experience

Construction site access

Education

Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in construction-related engineering

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Field Engineer to support Field Operations across diverse projects. You will assist in interpreting drawings, perform takeoffs, and help plan and coordinate field work with a focus on safety and quality.

You’ll gain hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities to relocate as assignments arise, contributing to hospitals, stadiums, and commercial facilities.