Field Engineer – Southeast District (Entry Level)

Kiewit; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an entry-level Field Engineer in the Southeast District. You will assist in interpreting drawings, performing quantity takeoffs, and supporting field and office engineering activities across tunneling, bridges, and transportation projects.

Responsibilities span field surveys, safety compliance, and coordinating material deliveries while supporting cost tracking and bid preparations. Travel and relocation may be required as projects vary geographically.

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.
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Strong work ethic – Willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment.

Responsibilities

• Field Engineering: Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
• Field Engineering: Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work
• Field Engineering: Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages
• Field Engineering: Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data
• Field Engineering: Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets
• Field Engineering: Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)
• Field Engineering: Assist in providing solutions related to underground tunneling and construction operations
• Field Engineering: Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
• Field Engineering: Order and schedule material deliveries
• Field Engineering: Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite
• Field Engineering: Supervise field operations
• Office Engineering: Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents
• Office Engineering: Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations
• Office Engineering: Assist engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use
• Office Engineering: Participate in the preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
• Office Engineering: Schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others
• Office Engineering: Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums
• Office Engineering: Enter data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management
• Office Engineering: Assist in generating change orders and as‑built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager
• Office Engineering: Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
• Estimating: Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid
• Estimating: Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator
• Estimating: Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Work ethic

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an entry-level Field Engineer in the Southeast District. You will assist in interpreting drawings, performing quantity takeoffs, and supporting field and office engineering activities across tunneling, bridges, and transportation projects.

Responsibilities span field surveys, safety compliance, and coordinating material deliveries while supporting cost tracking and bid preparations. Travel and relocation may be required as projects vary geographically.