Field Engineer, Southeast District – Travel-Ready

Kiewit; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Field/Office Engineer to support both field and office teams on transportation and heavy civil projects. You will help interpret drawings, perform takeoffs, assist in planning, and contribute to safety and quality on site.

The role offers hands-on experience, exposure to design and field operations, and opportunities to relocate or travel for projects across the Southeast and East Coast. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

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

• 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 and basic engineering calculations to support field operations.
• Assist engineers with data for submittals and purchasing as requested.
• Enter data into the job cost system and review cost reports.

Skills

Reading drawings

Microsoft Word

Excel

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Teamwork

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Field/Office Engineer to support both field and office teams on transportation and heavy civil projects. You will help interpret drawings, perform takeoffs, assist in planning, and contribute to safety and quality on site.

The role offers hands-on experience, exposure to design and field operations, and opportunities to relocate or travel for projects across the Southeast and East Coast. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.