Field Engineer - Mining Operations (Entry Level)

Kiewit; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Mining District in North America is seeking an entry-level Field Engineer to support mining operations. You will develop work plans, perform design tasks, track quantities, conduct surveying, and coordinate with mining and construction teams to ensure safe, efficient project execution.

The role offers hands-on experience across operations, with relocation as needed to meet project demands and opportunities for professional growth within a large, safety-focused organization.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mining, Civil, Geological, or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other natural science engineering fields.
• 0-2 years of experience
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed

Responsibilities

• Field Operations: prepare work plans and work packages, interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft, order and schedule material deliveries and support the day-to-day operations
• Office Engineering: Perform mining and civil design work to support mining and civil operations, perform takeoffs from drawings, generating change orders reviewed by Project Manager, provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
• Estimating: Review and analyze data relative to the project, complete plans and specification reviews for projects, assist with the preparation of a bid

Skills

Field Engineering

Strong Communication

Team Collaboration

Travel/Relocation

Education

Mining/Civil/Geological/Mechanical Eng. degree

Job description

Kiewit Mining District in North America is seeking an entry-level Field Engineer to support mining operations. You will develop work plans, perform design tasks, track quantities, conduct surveying, and coordinate with mining and construction teams to ensure safe, efficient project execution.

The role offers hands-on experience across operations, with relocation as needed to meet project demands and opportunities for professional growth within a large, safety-focused organization.