Field Engineer, Southeast District (Entry-Level)

Kiewit; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an entry-level Field/Office Engineer to support both field operations and office engineering in our Southeast District. This role involves interpreting drawings, performing takeoffs, coordinating material deliveries, and assisting with surveys and safety reviews.

The position offers career growth, exposure to bridges, tunnels, and infrastructure projects, and relocation opportunities as projects require.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of related professional experience in the construction field.

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 underground tunneling 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 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.

Skills

Reading drawings

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an entry-level Field/Office Engineer to support both field operations and office engineering in our Southeast District. This role involves interpreting drawings, performing takeoffs, coordinating material deliveries, and assisting with surveys and safety reviews.

The position offers career growth, exposure to bridges, tunnels, and infrastructure projects, and relocation opportunities as projects require.