Field & Office Engineer — Start Your Marine Construction Career

Kiewit; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Life insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Bridge & Marine is seeking an Entry Level Field/Office Engineer to join our Field Operations team in the Marine market. You’ll assist in interpretation of drawings, support field surveying, and help develop work packages as part of a dynamic, safety‑driven construction team.

The role offers quick growth, travel opportunities, and exposure to major bridge and marine projects across the United States, with relocation support and a commitment to our safety culture.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of related professional experience in the construction field.
• Ability to travel and relocate as required.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

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

Travel ability

Read drawings

MS Word/Excel

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Teamwork

Driver's license

Access to construction sites

Job description

Kiewit Bridge & Marine is seeking an Entry Level Field/Office Engineer to join our Field Operations team in the Marine market. You’ll assist in interpretation of drawings, support field surveying, and help develop work packages as part of a dynamic, safety‑driven construction team.

The role offers quick growth, travel opportunities, and exposure to major bridge and marine projects across the United States, with relocation support and a commitment to our safety culture.