Field Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction / Transportation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit in Fairfield, CA is seeking a Construction Field Engineer to support the I-80 upgrade, assisting in interpreting drawings, planning work packages, and supervising field operations on a major $152M project.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of heavy civil construction experience, an undergraduate civil engineering or construction management degree, strong safety and communication skills, and willingness to travel or relocate as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction field experience in heavy civil work.
• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies in plans and documents.
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed; strong safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining completed materials.
• Assist in preparation of work plans and work packages.
• Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation and control points.
• Assist in compiling daily labor timesheets and JHA preparation.
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews and toolbox meetings.
• Order and schedule material deliveries; plan and coordinate work groups.
• Supervise field operations on the jobsite.

Skills

Construction field experience

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

Requisition ID: 180717

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, 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 a major upgrade to I-80 with the construction of a new Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility that will increase inspection capacity while reducing traffic congestion. This is a $152M project with an estimated completion date of 2/2029.

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 Fairfield, CA.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 2+ years' construction field experience, preferably in Heavy Civil construction (roadway, concrete, asphalt, earthworks, Bridge, Rail, Water or Wastewater)
• 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

(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