Field Engineer - Power Market

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision

Retirement with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is hiring a Field Engineer in the United States to contribute to diverse energy infrastructure projects. You will engage in cost estimating, scheduling, and on-site coordination across mechanical, electrical, and heavy industrial work.

You will travel and relocate as needed and join a safety-driven team committed to building critical energy facilities with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in CM, E, M, or Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and owner specifications.
• Knowledge of construction safety and OSHA standards.
• Experience with project scheduling and cost control techniques.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a dynamic team to build, estimate, and schedule mechanical, electrical, and heavy industrial construction projects.
• Prepare detailed work plans and schedules to guide project execution.
• Ensure quality control, manage and track costs, purchase and manage materials, and maintain schedule and equipment logistics.
• Administer safety programs with pursuit of the Nobody Gets Hurt philosophy.
• Foster and maintain relationships with owners and stakeholders.
• Support administrative and field operations: review drawings/specs, perform material takeoffs, and prepare cost estimates.
• Supervise subcontractors, coordinate with vendors, and uphold high construction standards.

Skills

Construction Management

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Civil Engineering

Reading drawings

Scheduling

Cost control

Microsoft Office

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

Hard Dollar

Revit

SAP

Pro Log

Primavera P6

Job description

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Lenexa, KS, US Caledonia, MS, US Decatur, IL, US Greenville, MS, US Forsyth, GA, US Jackson, MS, US Vicksburg, MS, US Louisiana, LA, US Fort Lupton, CO, US Homer City, PA, US Plattsmouth, NE, US Ridgeland, MS, US Houston, TX, US Cumberland, TN, US Seminole, TX, US Wichita, KS, US Shepherd, TX, US Saxe, VA, US Platteville, CO, US Cayuga, IN, US Baton Rouge, LA, US Jewett, TX, US Port Arthur, TX, US Louisville, KY, US Harrah, OK, US

Requisition ID:181625

Job Level:Entry Level

Home District/Group:Power Market

Department:Field Operations

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

As a Field Engineer at Kiewit, you'll bring bold ideas, a commitment to quality and an unwavering work ethic to the jobsite each day. In return, we offer unmatched career growth, travel opportunities, and the unique reward of building critical energy infrastructure from the ground up. Whether we're constructing cutting-edge solar fields or building power plants that energize local communities, we rely on our driven, safety-focused, and technically skilled team members to make it happen.

District Overview

The Kiewit Power Market provides direct-hire and construction services for Power Generation utilizing a union and non-union craft force. The Kiewit Power Market builds major EPC and bid-build natural gas power plants, solar fields, nuclear facilities and energy storage systems throughout North America. All of Kiewit Power is committed to Kiewit's \"Nobody Gets Hurt\" Philosophy.

We are seeking individuals who are open to regular and frequent relocation for career development opportunities and who desire job responsibilities in field operations ranging from project controls, craft management, safety, quality, and contract administration. Your initial work assignment will compliment your experience and education, allowing you to make significant contributions to the project success. If you're seeking employment with a company known for their financial stability, a broad range of specialized capabilities, commitment to people development, and an outstanding performance record you will find employment within our Power market to be fulfilling career choice, with long-term benefits.

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. While headquartered in Lenexa, KS, our Power projects span across the entire United States and candidates must be open to traveling and relocating as business requires.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a dynamic team to build, estimate, and schedule, mechanical, electrical, and heavy industrial construction projects
• Prepare detailed work plans and schedules to guide project execution
• Ensure quality control, manage and track costs, purchase and manage materials, and maintain schedule and equipment logistics
• Administer safety programs with strict adherence to Kiewit's \"Nobody Gets Hurt\" philosophy
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with owners and stakeholders
• Support both administrative and field operations: review drawings/specs, perform material takeoffs, and prepare cost estimates
• Supervise subcontractors, coordinate with vendors, and uphold high construction standards

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Must be legally authorized to work without requiring sponsorship for employment to begin or continue employment with our company
• Knowledge of construction safety and current OSHA standards
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and owner specifications
• Familiarity with project scheduling and cost control techniques
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Hard Dollar, Revit, SAP, Pro Log or Primavera \"P6\" is a plus
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies
• Highly motivated with strong work ethic and a commitment to getting the job done right
• Able to work independently and part of a collaborative environment
• Physically able to navigate active construction site in varying climates and conditions
• Willingness to relocate and travel as required
• Access to reliable transportation to and from work

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: $85,000-$90,000
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from:09/07/2026-01/01/2027

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.

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