Field/ Office Engineer- Kiewit Industrial District

Kiewit; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement plans with matching

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Field/Office Engineer to contribute to diverse construction projects across the United States. The role blends field interpretation with office estimating, requiring travel to various project sites and periodic rotations to the Denver or Lenexa offices.

You will collaborate with a driven team to deliver high-quality results. The position emphasizes safety, integrity, and a strong work ethic, with opportunities for career growth and exposure to major EPC projects within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Willingness to travel and relocate as needed.
• Ability to access construction sites in varied environments.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Field Operations: interpret drawings, prepare work plans, schedule material deliveries.
• Office Engineering: perform takeoffs, generate change orders, supervise subcontractors.
• Estimating: review data, assist with bids and plan reviews.

Skills

Travel flexibility

Communication skills

Team player

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM/EE/ME/CE

Associate degree in CM or EE

Job description

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Field/Office Engineer- Kiewit Industrial District

Location: Lenexa, KS, US; Denver, CO, US; Santa Teresa, NM, US; Abilene, TX, US; El Paso, TX, US

Requisition ID:181477

Job Level:Entry Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial District

Department:Field Operations

Employment Type:Full Time

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

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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.

We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction.

If you’re ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.

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.

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.