Field/Office Engineer 1 - Kiewit Offshore Services at Kiewit

University of Delaware; Ingleside (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A construction services company in Ingleside, TX is seeking a Field/Office Engineer 1. This entry-level position requires an engineering degree and offers responsibilities in field operations, office engineering, and estimating. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a passion for safety, and the ability to work in diverse environments. The role promises substantial career growth opportunities, as well as competitive benefits including health plans and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in varying climates.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• High motivation and passion for excellence.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews.
• Perform takeoffs from drawings and support subcontractor operations.
• Assist with preparation of bids and review project data.

Skills

Ability to travel and relocate

Strong work ethic

Interpersonal communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Passion for safety

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

Field/Office Engineer 1 - Kiewit Offshore Services

Location:

Ingleside, TX, US

Requisition ID: 177229

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Offshore Services District

Market: OGC

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Field Engineer, you bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality and unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building "the next big thing" from the ground up. There's a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won't find anywhere else. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make make a difference in 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.

District Overview

Kiewit Offshore Services, a district (or business unit) of Kiewit Corporation that builds structurally complex jackets and topsides for offshore oil drilling rigs. Located in Ingleside, TX, 20 minutes outside of Corpus Christi, the 550-acre fabrication yard is the workplace of 300 staff employees and 1400 craft employees who work in the yard year-round. The projects built by Kiewit Offshore Services require significant equipment planning, detailed cost estimates and schedules, a commitment to safety by all employees, and are truly unforgettable. The Kiewit Offshore Services team is a diverse, tight knit group that enjoys fun team building events such as deep-sea fishing, golfing, and sporting events throughout the year. The employees are extremely schedule driven, high-energy, friendly, and hard workers. Within the Oil, Gas & Chemical Industry, their teams are the best evidenced by the countless project opportunities from owners who seek their expertise when challenged with complex projects. Kiewit Offshore Service leaders are seeking employees who would enjoy living in Southern Texas, ready for a fast-paced career, trainable, and can work well within a diverse team.

Location

This position is based out of Ingleside, TX. (Corpus Christi, TX area)

Responsibilities

• Field Operations: Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft, prepare work plans and work packages, order and schedule material deliveries.
• Office Engineering: Perform takeoffs from drawings, generating change orders reviewed by Project Manager, provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.
• Estimating: Review and analyze data relative to the project, complete plans and specification reviews for projects, assist with the preparation of a bid.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related degree.
• Infrastructure/Heavy Civil project experience is preferred.
• 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.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.

Other common names for this role: Office Engineer, Engineer 1, Engineer I

Other Requirements

• 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.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

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.