Field Engineer – Heavy Civil, Travel & Growth

Kiewit; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kiewit Southwest District specializes in heavy civil, transportation and water projects, self-performing significant work such as mass grading, drainage, PCCP paving, and utilities. We seek dedicated individuals who value safety, quality, and meeting schedule targets.

The full-time Office Engineer position supports both field and office teams across national travel assignments, assisting in drawings, takeoffs, data gathering, submittals, and cost tracking while growing leadership and

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to work in the Heavy Civil, Construction Industry.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related degree.
• Experience with leadership and management of people, communication (written and verbal), planning, and organization.
• Willingness to travel and relocate to small and large cities as business requires as we operate on a national scale, not regional.

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).
• Assist in providing solutions related to heavy civil, transportation and water projects 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 relative 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

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Driver's License

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related degree

Job description

Kiewit Southwest District specializes in heavy civil, transportation and water projects, self-performing significant work such as mass grading, drainage, PCCP paving, and utilities. We seek dedicated individuals who value safety, quality, and meeting schedule targets.

The full-time Office Engineer position supports both field and office teams across national travel assignments, assisting in drawings, takeoffs, data gathering, submittals, and cost tracking while growing leadership and