Field & Office Engineer: Build Tomorrow's Civil Projects

Kiewit; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan with matching

Job summary

Kiewit’s Eastern District is seeking an entry-level Field/Office Engineer to support field and office teams across heavy civil projects in the Northeast. You will assist with drawings interpretation, quantity takeoffs, and data gathering for submittals, while coordinating with construction crews and project staff.

The role offers opportunities to grow through field assignments, develop technical drafting skills, and contribute to safety and quality across tunnels, bridges, and foundations.

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 and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications 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 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).
• 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 drawings & specs

Documentation & reporting

Team collaboration

Time management

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kiewit’s Eastern District is seeking an entry-level Field/Office Engineer to support field and office teams across heavy civil projects in the Northeast. You will assist with drawings interpretation, quantity takeoffs, and data gathering for submittals, while coordinating with construction crews and project staff.

The role offers opportunities to grow through field assignments, develop technical drafting skills, and contribute to safety and quality across tunnels, bridges, and foundations.