Field & Office Engineer: Travel-Ready to Build

Kiewit; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement plan with matching

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Field Engineer for our Central District, Transportation market. This role supports field operations, office engineering, and estimating across diverse projects with frequent travel and relocations as needed.

The position emphasizes safety, ethics, teamwork, and a strong work ethic to deliver quality on time. Responsibilities span interpreting drawings, planning, quality inspections, cost data entry, and coordination with subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related degree preferred.
• Willingness to travel and relocate as needed.
• Strong safety-oriented mindset and ethics.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work rotating schedules, shift work, or weekend work.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Infrastructure/Heavy Civil project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft.
• Prepare work plans and work packages.
• Conduct quality inspections.
• Order and schedule material deliveries including supplies.
• Assist in tasks like field surveying, labor timesheets, and preparing JHA's.
• Documents and communicates schedule progress and quantities to support 3-week and 90-day schedule updates.
• 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 with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management.
• Assist in maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including submittals, daily reports, photographs, 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.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Safety minded

Communication skills

Team player

Time management

MS Office proficiency

Driver's license & reliable transport

Education

Undergraduate degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Field Engineer for our Central District, Transportation market. This role supports field operations, office engineering, and estimating across diverse projects with frequent travel and relocations as needed.

The position emphasizes safety, ethics, teamwork, and a strong work ethic to deliver quality on time. Responsibilities span interpreting drawings, planning, quality inspections, cost data entry, and coordination with subcontractors.