Field & Office Engineer — Launch Your Underground Career

Kiewit; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Travel opportunities

Life insurance and retirement plans

Job summary

Kiewit Foundations Co is seeking an Entry Level Field/Office Engineer to support field and office operations on underground and foundation projects. You will participate in estimating, scheduling, takeoffs, and field layout while collaborating with civil, mining, mechanical, and geotechnical teams.

The role offers opportunities for travel across North America, with responsibilities spanning field engineering, office engineering, and estimating duties, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field (e.g., civil, mining, mechanical, geotechnical, construction management).
• Previous experience in construction or mining is preferred.
• Must have a strong desire to work in underground construction.
• Willing to travel and relocate as projects are national in scope.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word.

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

Teamwork

Safety minded

Strong work ethic

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction-related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Kiewit Foundations Co is seeking an Entry Level Field/Office Engineer to support field and office operations on underground and foundation projects. You will participate in estimating, scheduling, takeoffs, and field layout while collaborating with civil, mining, mechanical, and geotechnical teams.

The role offers opportunities for travel across North America, with responsibilities spanning field engineering, office engineering, and estimating duties, plus a comprehensive benefits package.