Junior Field Engineer – Underground Foundations

Kiewit

Clarksdale (MS)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 88,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Kiewit Foundations Co. is hiring an Entry Level Field/Office Engineer to support field and office activities for underground and foundation projects.

You will assist in drawings interpretation, quantity takeoffs, planning, surveying, and safety tasks on multi-site jobs across North America. The role offers training, hands-on field and estimating experience, and potential for travel and relocation as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field (civil, mining, mechanical, geotechnical, construction management).
Previous construction or mining experience preferred.
Strong desire to work in underground construction.
Willing to participate in job assignments at job site, district office or department.
Willing to travel and relocate throughout career as we operate on a national scale.

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 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 and specifications in office settings.