Field Engineer I - Infrastructure Projects (CA)

Kiewit; Antioch (CA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement matching

Paid time off

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Field Engineer 1 for the Northern California District, based at the Kie-Con precast facility in Antioch, CA. You will support field operations on complex infrastructure projects, interpreting drawings, coordinating materials, and assisting with planning and production.

This entry-level role offers hands-on experience with safety, teamwork, and problem solving, with relocation as needed and opportunities to advance within a leading construction company.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related degree.
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed, with reliable transportation.
• Infrastructure/Heavy Civil project experience is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and specifications for craft and field personnel.
• Assist with work planning, work package development, and material procurement.
• Coordinate material deliveries and production schedules.
• Support the superintendent with pile production, loadout activities, and day-to-day operations.
• Perform monthly material inventory and maintain accurate records.
• Update and manage production casting schedules within company systems.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications.
• Assist with the preparation and tracking of change orders for Project Manager review.
• Provide field support and coordinate subcontractor activities.
• Attend daily production meetings and document key discussions and action items.

Skills

Ability to travel

Relocation willingness

Strong communication

Team player

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Leadership potential

Education

Civil engineering degree

Construction management degree

Undergraduate or graduate degree

Job description

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Field Engineer 1 - Northern California District (KIECON)

Location:

Fairfield, CA, US San Jose, CA, US Sacramento, CA, US

Requisition ID:182136

Job Level:Entry Level

Home District/Group:Northern California District

Department:Field Operations

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

As a Field Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering complex infrastructure projects while developing the technical, leadership, and problem-solving skills needed for a successful construction career. At Kiewit, you'll work alongside industry experts in a fast-paced environment where safety, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we do. Whether we're producing critical infrastructure components, upgrading wastewater facilities, expanding transportation networks, or building bridges that connect communities, you'll help turn plans into reality and make a lasting impact.

District Overview

Mammoth Precast Solutions is a subsidiary of Kiewit, one of the largest engineering and construction organizations in North America. We provide clients with state-of-the-art operations to ensure the highest quality precast concrete projects. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry rather than design.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.Kiewit’s Northern California District is headquartered in Fairfield, CA. We have projects scattered throughout the state of California, in large cities and small towns. This position however is to be based out of Antioch, CA at our Precast Facility known as Kie-Con, Inc.

Responsibilities

Field Operations

• Interpret drawings and specifications for craft and field personnel.
• Assist with work planning, work package development, and material procurement.
• Coordinate material deliveries and production schedules.
• Support the superintendent with pile production, loadout activities, and day-to-day operations.
• Perform monthly material inventory and maintain accurate records.
• Update and manage production casting schedules within company systems.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications.
• Assist with the preparation and tracking of change orders for Project Manager review.
• Provide field support and coordinate subcontractor activities.
• Attend daily production meetings and document key discussions and action items.
• Utilize technical and problem-solving skills to support operational efficiency and issue resolution.
• Review project documents, plans, and specifications to support bid preparation.
• Analyze project data and assist with cost and scope evaluations.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and solicit pricing for bid packages.
• Maintain and update estimating information within company systems.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related degree
• Infrastructure/Heavy Civil project experience is preferred
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• 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

Other common names for this role: Office Engineer, Engineer 1, Engineer I

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:$87,000/yr -$96,000/yr

(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.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.