Field Engineer: Travel & Build the Power Grid

Kiewit; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Field Engineer to contribute to power delivery projects across the United States. The role emphasizes building critical energy infrastructure, safety, and teamwork on diverse sites.

Base compensation and benefits accompany a comprehensive package supporting medical, dental, vision, retirement, and time off. Willingness to relocate and travel is a key expectation for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and owner specifications.
• Willingness to relocate and travel as required.
• Authorized to work without sponsorship for employment to begin or continue.

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

Skills

Field operations

Project coordination

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Hard Dollar

Revit

SAP

Primavera P6

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Field Engineer to contribute to power delivery projects across the United States. The role emphasizes building critical energy infrastructure, safety, and teamwork on diverse sites.

Base compensation and benefits accompany a comprehensive package supporting medical, dental, vision, retirement, and time off. Willingness to relocate and travel is a key expectation for this position.