Field Engineer – Underground Foundations (Entry Level)

Kiewit; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Foundations Co. is seeking entry-level Field/Office Engineers to support underground and foundation projects. The role blends field and office work across geotechnical initiatives, with emphasis on quantity takeoffs, time studies, and cost estimating.

Applicants should have civil/mining/mechanical/geotechnical/construction management degrees and be prepared to travel. The position offers strong career growth and exposure to major infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field of engineering (civil, mining, mechanical, geotechnical, construction management).
• Willingness to travel and relocate nationwide; field and office duties.
• Strong reading of drawings and specifications; basic engineering calculations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specs for field crews.
• Perform quantity calculations and work progress measurements.
• Assist in work plans, packages, and field surveying.
• Support daily labor timesheets and JHA preparation.
• Coordinate material deliveries and schedule work groups.
• Supervise field operations and assist in cost reporting and submittals.
• Prepare material takeoffs and participate in bid work.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Laboratory/time management

Team collaboration

Field-to-office support

Cost estimating basics

Safety awareness

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/mining/mechanical/geotechnical/construction management

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Kiewit Foundations Co. is seeking entry-level Field/Office Engineers to support underground and foundation projects. The role blends field and office work across geotechnical initiatives, with emphasis on quantity takeoffs, time studies, and cost estimating.

Applicants should have civil/mining/mechanical/geotechnical/construction management degrees and be prepared to travel. The position offers strong career growth and exposure to major infrastructure projects.