Field Project Engineer – Power Delivery

Kiewit; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Project Engineer to support utility-scale power delivery projects, including transmission, distribution, and substation construction. This field-based role works closely with Superintendents, Project Managers, clients, and craft teams to ensure projects are safely executed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.

Kiewit Power Delivery is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider across North America, serving electric utility,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Construction Engineering, or related field.
• 0-5+ years of construction, utility, power delivery, or industrial experience.
• Strong interest in field construction and project execution.
• Knowledge of transmission lines, substations, and utility infrastructure is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and construction management software.

Responsibilities

• Support daily construction activities on transmission, distribution, and substation projects.
• Work closely with field supervision to ensure work is performed according to plans, specifications, and project requirements.
• Assist with work planning, means and methods, and construction sequencing.
• Coordinate material deliveries, equipment, subcontractors, and project resources.
• Track and manage RFIs, design changes, submittals, and project documentation.
• Support communication between engineering, field operations, and clients.
• Assist with project scheduling, progress tracking, and production reporting.
• Monitor labor productivity and support cost-control initiatives.
• Participate in forecasting manpower, equipment, and material needs.
• Verify construction activities comply with drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Support inspections, testing, commissioning, and project turnover activities.
• Help identify and resolve construction and engineering issues.
• Promote and support Kiewit's safety culture.
• Participate in job hazard analyses, pre-task planning, and field safety audits.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Interface with clients, inspectors, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Assist in coordinating project meetings, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Maintain strong working relationships with project stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Reading drawings

Field construction interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Construction Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Project Engineer to support utility-scale power delivery projects, including transmission, distribution, and substation construction. This field-based role works closely with Superintendents, Project Managers, clients, and craft teams to ensure projects are safely executed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.

Kiewit Power Delivery is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider across North America, serving electric utility,