Field Engineer - Water Construction

Kiewit; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is dedicated to making a difference through construction operations. As a Field Engineer II, you will lead engineering efforts on major Heavy Civil projects, ensuring safety and quality while managing both office and field engineering tasks. This role offers the chance to work on landmark projects that shape communities and provide significant career growth opportunities. If you are passionate about infrastructure and committed to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction field experience, preferably in Heavy Civil.
• Ability to read and analyze engineering plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpreting drawings and specifications for field crews.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite.

Skills

Heavy Civil Construction

Project Management

Engineering Analysis

Safety Management

Communication Skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management Degree

Job description

3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Requisition ID: 176015

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Northern California District

Department: Field Operations

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas,commitment to top quality,andanunwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up.

We are adding Construction Field Engineers to our team in our Northern California region. Are you ready to work on Landmark projects and make an impact? That's what we do at Kiewit! So, if you're looking for more than a job, look no further. - we are adding Field Engineers to our team to support major Heavy Civil Projects in Northern California! As a Field Engineer II, you will be the primary lead engineer on the Project, and report directly to the Project Manager. In this role, you will be expected to be a job-site leader in health and safety, ensuring quality of reporting and workmanship, and that all engineering work is completed in a professional and ethical manner. Your functions will include both office engineering functions like contract administration, project planning and scheduling, and project reporting, as well as Field Engineering/Resident Engineering functions.

District Overview

Kiewit’s Northern California District is one of Kiewit’s leading infrastructure districts specializing in various types of work in the heavy civil, power, transportation, and water resource markets. Although most of our work is regionally based in Northern California, we also pursue various projects across the west coast. Our Northern California district has been extremely successful and have over $600 million dollars of work and plan to grow this region by $200 million in 2022. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry and seek a long-term career.

Location

This role will be based at one of our project sites in San Jose, Sacramento, or Fairfield. We may also have estimating opportunities in Fairfield, Sacramento, and Milpitas.

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)
• 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
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 2+ years' construction field experience, preferably in Heavy Civil construction (roadway, concrete, asphalt, earthworks, Bridge, Rail, Water or Wastewater)
• Work experience in engineering and leading engineers
• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related
• Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
• 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
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
  
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
  
  
  

Base Compensation: $95,000 - $125,000

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction and Civil Engineering

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kiewit by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Field Engineer” roles.

Sacramento, CA $6,299.00-$11,798.00 2 weeks ago

Regional Transmission Engineer (Remote or Hybrid)

Water/Wastewater Engineer (All levels Entry through Senior)

Greater Sacramento $60,000.00-$190,000.00 2 weeks ago

Sacramento, CA $80,000.00-$150,000.00 10 hours ago

Engineering Assistant/Field Engineer (Northern CA Sacramento - New College Grad '24-'25)

Field Service Mechanic II/ Field Service Technician

Sacramento, CA $140,000.00-$150,000.00 4 weeks ago

Field Service Representative/ Technician (Sacramento, CA)

Field Service Technician/ Industrial Mechanic

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.