Field Engineer - Kiewit Water Facilities South District

Kiewit; Westlake (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

top-tier medical, dental and vision plans

voluntary wellness programs

generous paid time off

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Field Engineer to contribute to projects such as water treatment facilities and construction operations across the Southeast U.S. The role involves interpreting blueprints, managing field operations, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field, have a strong work ethic, and willingness to travel. This position promises exciting career development and opportunities in various locations.

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to work in the heavy Civil, Construction Industry.
• Strong work ethic, willing to work rotating schedules as required.
• Willingness to travel and relocate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews.
• Perform quantity calculations for completed/installed materials.
• Supervise field operations and assist in Job Hazard Analysis.

Skills

team player

strong work ethic

strong interpersonal skills

time management

attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a construction-related field

Job description

Position Overview

As a Field Engineer, you bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality and unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building "the next big thing" from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast‑paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make a difference in our construction operations. Whether we’re upgrading wastewater treatment plants, tunneling through mountains, increasing the capacity of reservoirs, or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety‑driven construction professionals to get it done right.

District Overview

Kiewit Water Facilities South specializes in constructing water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and desalination plants across North America. Because our people receive continuous and extensive training, hands‑on experience, and challenging responsibilities from day one, they quickly develop the expertise that has earned our district its reputation as the premier contractor in the southeastern United States.

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. This particular position is focused in states located in the Southeast area of the United States to include FL, LA, MS.

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 record‑keeping 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

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to work in the heavy Civil, Construction Industry
• Bachelor’s Degree in a construction‑related field of engineering, examples are civil engineering, mechanical, construction management, mining, geotechnical
• Willingness to travel and relocate to small and large cities as business requires as we operate on a national scale, not regional
• 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 including working rotating schedules, shift work, or weekend work as required by projects
• 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 time management ability and attention to detail
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Previous internship experience is preferred
• Ability to begin or continue working with our company without requiring sponsorship for employment now or in the future

Other Requirements

• 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

Benefits

We offer our full‑time 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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. 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.