Field & Office Engineer - Bridges & Marine Construction

Kiewit; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 79,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth

Job summary

Kiewit Bridge & Marine is seeking an entry-level Field/Office Engineer to support field operations, surveying, takeoffs, and planning on marine and bridge projects across the Pacific Northwest and other regions.

This role offers travel and relocation opportunities, a base compensation of $79,000 to $87,000 per year, and a comprehensive benefits package; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of related professional experience in the construction field.
• Ability to travel and relocate as required.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of computers; Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

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 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)
• Assist in providing solutions related to underground tunneling and construction operations
• 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
• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations
• Assist engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use
• Participate in the preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
• Schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others
• Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums
• Enter data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management
• Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
• Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid
• Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator
• Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents

Skills

Reading construction drawings

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CAD (basic)

Job description

Kiewit Bridge & Marine is seeking an entry-level Field/Office Engineer to support field operations, surveying, takeoffs, and planning on marine and bridge projects across the Pacific Northwest and other regions.

This role offers travel and relocation opportunities, a base compensation of $79,000 to $87,000 per year, and a comprehensive benefits package; strong communication and teamwork are essential.