Field Engineer - Southeast District (Entry Level)

Kiewit; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & vision

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an entry-level Field/Office Engineer for its Southeast District. This role supports construction operations across multiple projects, offering opportunities for travel and significant hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with engineers to interpret drawings, perform takeoffs, assist with safety reviews, and help manage field data and documentation while relocating as needed to project sites.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of related professional experience in the construction field.
• Ability to travel and relocate as required.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

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.

Skills

Read drawings

MS Word

MS Excel

Tools

Basic drafting

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an entry-level Field/Office Engineer for its Southeast District. This role supports construction operations across multiple projects, offering opportunities for travel and significant hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with engineers to interpret drawings, perform takeoffs, assist with safety reviews, and help manage field data and documentation while relocating as needed to project sites.