Field/Office Engineer Industrial District

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 88,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Industrial District is seeking a Field/Office Engineer to support our diverse industrial projects across the United States. The role offers career growth, travel opportunities, and hands-on experience in field operations and office engineering with a focus on safety and quality.

The position is based at project sites with an occasional office rotation in Denver, CO or Lenexa, KS. Candidates must be willing to relocate and travel as needed to support projects and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent in CM/EE/CE.
• Proven communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Field Operations: interpret drawings/specs, plan work, schedule material deliveries.
• Office Engineering: perform takeoffs, generate change orders, support project manager.
• Estimating: review data, complete plans/spec reviews, assist with bids.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Safety-focused

Relocation willingness

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Associate’s degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

As a Field/Office 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 a difference in our construction operations. We depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right.

District Overview

The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors, including industrial manufacturing, power, and oil, gas, chemical, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects.

Location

This position will be based at one of our project sites across the U.S. (possible initial assignment locations include Abilene, TX; El Paso, TX; Caledonia, MS; Conway Springs, KS;or Homer City, PA ), with an office rotation at the headquarters in Denver, CO or the Lenexa, KS area office. Field/Office Engineers typically complete an estimating rotation in the office between field assignments. Candidates must be open to relocating as needed.

One of the many things that makes our culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit's adventure is custom designed to meet our shared needs.

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 the 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field; Associate's degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering also considered with relevant equivalent experience
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed
• 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 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.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation:$88,000/yr -$94,380/yr

(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.