Field Engineer I — NorCal: Growth & Travel

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

Job summary

Kiewit’s Northern California District in Fairfield, CA, is seeking an Entry Level Field Engineer to support field operations on diverse infrastructure projects. You’ll assist with drawings, measurements, planning, surveying, and safety processes to help projects move forward on time and safely.

The position offers hands-on learning, relocation opportunities within California, and exposure to transportation, water resources, and heavy civil work under experienced supervision.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 earth moving, transportation, roadways, water resources, and underground utilities 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 managementAssist 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

Interpersonal communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Reliability

Safety mindset

Willingness to travel/relocate

Education

Civil engineering or construction management degree

Job description

Kiewit’s Northern California District in Fairfield, CA, is seeking an Entry Level Field Engineer to support field operations on diverse infrastructure projects. You’ll assist with drawings, measurements, planning, surveying, and safety processes to help projects move forward on time and safely.

The position offers hands-on learning, relocation opportunities within California, and exposure to transportation, water resources, and heavy civil work under experienced supervision.