Field/Office Engineer — Travel-Ready Civil Construction

Kiewit; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is hiring an Entry Level Field/Office Engineer to support field, office, and estimating activities across the Eastern District. The role involves interpreting drawings, performing takeoffs, cost tracking, and coordinating with field teams on multiple projects.

The position offers broad travel, relocation opportunities, and exposure to heavy civil construction across bridges, tunnels, and other major infrastructure. You will grow technically within a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

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.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment.

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Kiewit is hiring an Entry Level Field/Office Engineer to support field, office, and estimating activities across the Eastern District. The role involves interpreting drawings, performing takeoffs, cost tracking, and coordinating with field teams on multiple projects.

The position offers broad travel, relocation opportunities, and exposure to heavy civil construction across bridges, tunnels, and other major infrastructure. You will grow technically within a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.