Kiewit Building Group - Field Engineer (Entry-Level)

Kiewit; Portland (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an entry-level Field Engineer to support field and office operations on diverse construction projects across the United States. You will assist with drawings, takeoffs, surveys, scheduling, and safety processes under the guidance of senior engineers.

This is a hands-on role that blends fieldwork with engineering support. Ideal candidates hold a construction-related degree, are eager to learn, travel as needed, and contribute to safe, efficient project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a construction-related field of engineering.
• Willing to travel and relocate to project locations as required.
• Internship experience preferred and helpful for early-career engineers.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and teamwork on job sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining completed work percentage.
• Assist in preparation of work plans and work packages.
• Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation and control points.
• Assist in compiling daily labor timesheets and JHA preparation.
• Assist in providing solutions related to tunneling and construction operations.
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews and toolbox meetings.
• Order and schedule material deliveries and coordinate work groups on site.
• Supervise field operations and assist in cost and change order review.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Teamwork / Independent work

Ethics and integrity

Safety mindset

Leadership experience

Reliable transportation

Willing to relocate

Site access

Internship experience

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in construction-related engineering

Job description

Requisition ID: 182100

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Building Group

Department: Field Operations

Market: Building

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Field Engineer, you will bring a positive attitude, a results-driven mindset, and unlimited potential to some of the most exciting and rewarding construction projects in the industry. In return, we offer extensive career opportunities, hands-on training and development, the stability of a large and well-established contractor, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the communities around us. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best—we provide fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else. Whether we’re building a hospital, a sports stadium, an educational facility, a commercial office building, an entertainment venue, or a critical government structure, our Field and Office Engineers are the boots on the ground, ensuring the job gets done right. Our mission is to make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to do the same in our construction operations.

District Overview

Kiewit Building Group specializes in vertical construction, we build office buildings, industrial complexes, education and sports facilities, hotels, hospitals, transportation terminals, government buildings, science and technology facilities, retail and special-use facilities, and extensive interior construction with tenant improvements. Our capabilities include all facets of construction and engineering including: general contracting, construction management, design-build, design-assist and turn-key project development.

Location

We have projects across the United States, so our team members must be willing to take on new opportunities and go where the work is. Job assignment locations will be finalized closer to your start date. We offer progressive levels of relocation assistance and reimbursement as your career advances.

Responsibilities

Field Engineering

• 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

Office Engineering

• 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 related 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

• Ability to travel and relocate to small and large cities as business requires
• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in a construction-related field of engineering
• Positive, can-do attitude
• 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
• 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 organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Experience with leadership in some capacity
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Previous internship experience is preferred
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments

Other common names for this role

Office Engineer, Project Engineer, Field Engineer, Engineer 1

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation

$80,000/yr - $90,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.