Field/Office Engineer - Kiewit Bridge and Marine

Kiewit; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Field/Office Engineer, where your commitment to quality and safety will contribute to building iconic structures. This role offers exciting career opportunities and the chance to make a real impact on communities through essential infrastructure projects. You'll interpret technical drawings, prepare work plans, and supervise operations, all while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. With a focus on professional growth, you'll have access to extensive training and development resources. If you're passionate about engineering and ready to embark on a fulfilling career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and commitment to safety.
• Ability to travel and relocate as required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews.
• Prepare work plans and assist in field operations.
• Supervise field operations and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Civil Engineering

GPA of 3.0 or higher

Job description

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Field/Office Engineer - Kiewit Bridge and Marine

Location:

Vancouver, WA, US Portland, OR, US Mobile, AL, US New Orleans, LA, US

Requisition ID:176198

Job Level:Entry Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Bridge Marine District

Department:Field Operations

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

As aField 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-minded construction professionals toget it done right. We look to hire you to join the Kiewit family for a career. This is not just a job, single project, or steppingstone.

District Overview

Kiewit’s Bridge & Marine District, headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, operates with heavy civil, marine, and industrial capabilities across North America. We are a leader in technical and traditional bridges, bridge like structures, marine structures, and dredge work. Kiewit Bridge & Marine is also the foremost constructor of floating bridges across the United States. If you want to build iconic bridges, this is the district for you!

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit's 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 adventure is custom designed to meet our shared needs.Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date.

Responsibilities

Field Operations

• Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft
• Prepare work plans and work packages
• Order and schedule material deliveries
• Assist in tasks like field surveying, labor timesheets, and preparing JHA's
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety trainings
• Supervise field operations
• Perform takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations
• Assist in maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums
• Generate change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by Project Manager
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
• Review and analyze data relative to projects, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid
• Complete plans and specification reviews for projects while assessing risk areas
• Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents

Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to travel and relocate to small and large cities as business requires
• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related degree, minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Infrastructure/Heavy Civil project experience is preferred
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time including working rotating schedules, shift work, or weekend work as required by projects
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics, integrity and taking initiative
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
• Strong time management ability and attention to detail
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation to and from work

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

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:80,000/yr -85,020/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.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

Nearest Major Market: Portland Oregon
Nearest Secondary Market: Tacoma
Job Segment: Field Engineer, Construction, Project Engineer, Civil Engineer, Engineering, Entry Level