Heavy Civil Field Engineer - Northwest District

Kiewit; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 81,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Heavy Civil Field Engineer to join their dynamic team. This entry-level role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on large-scale civil projects across various locations, including Alaska. Candidates should be passionate about construction, possess strong communication skills, and be willing to travel. The position involves assisting in project planning, field operations, and ensuring safety on-site. With a commitment to employee development, this company provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plans with employer match

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Willingness to work in the heavy civil construction industry.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to safety.
• Ability to travel and relocate as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpreting drawings and specifications for field crews.
• Perform quantity calculations and assist in work plans.
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews and meetings.

Skills

Construction Safety

Communication Skills

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Associate’s Degree in Construction

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction

Job description

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Heavy Civil Field Engineer - Northwest District

Location:

Vancouver, WA, US San Diego, CA, US Honolulu, HI, US Anchorage, AK, US

Requisition ID:176283

Job Level:Entry Level

Home District/Group:Northwest District

Department:Field Operations

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

District Overview

Kiewit’s Northwest District is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. We primarily perform heavy civil projects specializing in earth moving, transportation, roadways, water resources, and underground utilities. We are looking for hardworking individuals with a passion for construction who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty!

Location

Our current projects and opportunities are spread across the entire west coast - including Alaska and Hawaii - in large cities and small towns, so our people must be willing to go where the work is. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Must be able to travel and relocate as business requires.

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 earth moving, transportation, roadways, water resources, and underground utilities 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

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to work in the heavy civil, construction industry
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a construction-related field
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.5
• Willingness to travel and relocate to both small and large cities as the business requires. Travel and relocation may be required on both regional (Northwest District) and national scales.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time including working rotating schedules, shift work, or weekend work as required by projects
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
• Strong time management ability and attention to detail
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Previous internship experience is preferred
• Ability to begin or continue working with our company without requiring sponsorship for employment now or in the future

Other common names for this role: Office Engineer, Project Engineer, Field Engineer, Engineer 1

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Kiewit employees are expected to be dependable team players - ensuring regular, reliable attendance, strong time management, ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines, and the ability to professionally communicate with others. Kiewit's commitment to safety requires employees' ability to understand and follow all safety-related policies and instructions. Due to the nature of the work performed, Kiewit employees will be required to perform work in various locations and work environments. Overtime and weekend work will be expected as necessary to meet project deadlines.

Base Compensation:$81,000-$92,000
(Actual compensation will vary and be commensurate with experience and geographic location.)

This posting will be active from:05/05/2025 -10/01/2025

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additional benefits include voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.