Field & Office Engineer (Entry-Level) – Infrastructure

Kiewit; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Retirement with company matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Field Engineer in the South Central District to support field, office, and estimating activities across transportation and heavy civil projects. You will interpret drawings, perform takeoffs, support planning, and participate in safety reviews while traveling to project sites as needed.

You will contribute to quantity takeoffs, time studies, cost estimating, and bid preparation, with opportunities to grow into more complex roles within our district and nationwide

Qualifications

• Associates, Undergraduate, or Graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field.
• Infrastructure/Heavy Civil project experience is preferred.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

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 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.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Team player

Strong work ethic

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Associates, Undergraduate, or Graduate degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Field Engineer in the South Central District to support field, office, and estimating activities across transportation and heavy civil projects. You will interpret drawings, perform takeoffs, support planning, and participate in safety reviews while traveling to project sites as needed.

You will contribute to quantity takeoffs, time studies, cost estimating, and bid preparation, with opportunities to grow into more complex roles within our district and nationwide