Field Engineer: Travel-Ready, Ground-Up Builder

Kiewit; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Retirement plan with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Mass Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is seeking an Entry Level Field Engineer to join our MEC Industrial District team.

You will contribute to field engineering tasks, planning, cost control, scheduling and procurement in a fast-paced construction environment. You will gain valuable experience through travel across projects nationwide, with relocation as needed, and collaborate with a safety‑driven, team‑oriented group committed to excellence and ethics.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.7
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective verbal, written and presentation skills
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must be able to access all points of a construction site
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives

Responsibilities

• Field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, contract administration, estimating & supervision of field activities
• Performing engineering tasks requiring standard techniques and handling minor problems of a technical nature arising during construction
• Maintaining records as required regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc.
• Planning and scheduling of job and/or job segments
• Investigating problems and/or reported incidents; identifying and recommending solutions/alternatives as appropriate
• Reviewing plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities), pricing of materials, etc.
• Working with suppliers as required facilitating the handling and expediting delivery of materials

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Team player

Education

Engineering/Construction degree

Job description

Mass Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is seeking an Entry Level Field Engineer to join our MEC Industrial District team.

You will contribute to field engineering tasks, planning, cost control, scheduling and procurement in a fast-paced construction environment. You will gain valuable experience through travel across projects nationwide, with relocation as needed, and collaborate with a safety‑driven, team‑oriented group committed to excellence and ethics.