Field Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction

Kiewit; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is hiring Construction Field Engineers for a major Santa Clara County infrastructure project. You will support interpretation of drawings, perform quantity inspections, and assist in planning, surveying, and safety activities on-site.

The project is a $3B TBM/groundwork effort with multi-staged stations and complex ground stability work. The role requires 2+ years in heavy civil construction, an engineering degree, and willingness to travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction field experience, preferably in heavy civil projects.
• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Ability to read and analyze engineering plans, specs, and contracts.
• Willingness to travel/relocate as needed and work overtime when required.
• Commitment to ethics, safety, and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and supervision.
• Perform quantity inspections and measure completed work.
• Support in work plans, packages, and field surveys.
• Assist in labor timekeeping, JHA preparation, and safety reviews.
• Coordinate material deliveries and supervise field operations.

Skills

Interpret drawings and specs

Reading engineering plans

Travel and relocate

Strong work ethic

Team coordination

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Job description

Requisition ID: 179295

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Northern California District

Department: Field Operations

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Our mission is to make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, providing drinking water to communities, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety‑obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing.

We are adding Construction Field Engineers to work on the largest single public infrastructure project ever constructed in Santa Clara County. It will consist of three new stations including two mid tunnel facilities and two portals for the Tunnel Boring Machine. This is a $3B job with an estimated completion date of 2/2029 and will be the 7th largest TBM in the world. Side by side and stacked configuration for the tunnel and stations. It will also include SOE and slurry walls to help with ground stability, adjacent structure support, and groundwater barrier.

District Overview

Kiewit’s Northern California District is one of Kiewit’s leading infrastructure districts specializing 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 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 and seek a long‑term career.

Location

Location: This role will be based on‑site at the project in Santa Clara, CA.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
• Perform quantity inspections 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

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Qualifications

• 2+ years' construction field experience, preferably in Heavy Civil construction (roadway, concrete, asphalt, earthworks, Bridge, Rail, Water or Wastewater)
• 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
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed
• 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: $85,000 - $110,000 ** This position may qualify for a cost‑of‑living adjustment added to base salary for employees based in select Northern California locations.**

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due 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