Kiewit Energy - OGC Field Engineer 1

Kiewit; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Relocation opportunities

Job summary

Kiewit Energy District in Houston is seeking an entry-level Field Engineer to contribute to challenging EPC projects across oil, gas, chemicals, and renewables. You will interpret drawings, coordinate with field crews, ensure safety, quality, and timely execution while supporting office engineering and estimating tasks.

This role offers relocation opportunities, fast-paced career development, and exposure to diverse sites across North America.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Willingness to travel and relocate for project assignments.
• Strong safety mindset and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings, specifications, and 3D models for field crews.
• Support project controls, scheduling, and procurement interface.
• Assist with bid preparation and estimating tasks.

Skills

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Leadership

Safety mindset

Team player

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Requisition Information

Requisition ID: 182132

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Energy District

Department: Field Operations

Market: OGC

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Field Engineer, you bring your big ideas, passion for construction, commitment to top quality and unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and relocation opportunities and the satisfaction of building \"the next big thing\" from the ground up. There's a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won't find anywhere else. Our mission is to make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make a difference in our construction operations. Whether we’re installing the first of its kind carbon capture facility, erecting a dual train liquefied natural gas plant, or venturing into new markets such as ammonia, hydrogen, or renewable diesels, we depend on our trained and qualified field engineers to obsess over the safety, quality, cost, and timely execution of our projects.

Other common names for this role: Office Engineer, Engineer 1, Engineer I, Construction Engineer, Construction Coordinator, Project Field Engineer.

Future career opportunity examples: Superintendent, Project Engineer, Project Controls Manager, Project Manager.

District Overview

Kiewit Energy operates within our Oil, Gas, and Chemical market, offering an exciting opportunity to work on diverse, complex engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects ranging from oil, gas, refining, chemicals, petrochemicals, biofuels, and other process industries. We are seeking individuals who are open to regular and frequent relocation for career development opportunities and who desire job responsibilities in field operations ranging from project controls, craft management, safety, quality, planning, estimating, and contract administration. Your initial work assignments will complement your experiences and education, allowing you to make significant contributions to the project success. If you’re seeking employment with a company known for their financial stability, a broad range of specialized capabilities, commitment to people development, and an outstanding performance record you will find employment within our Oil, Gas, & Chemical market to be a fulfilling career choice, with long-term benefits.

Location

With home offices in Houston and The Woodlands, Texas, we build various project sites across North America. One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we relocate where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities and locations. Examples of recent and current project sites have been throughout the United States Gulf Coast, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Montana, California, Alberta (Canada), and Veracruz (Mexico).

Responsibilities

• Field Operations: Interpret drawings/specifications/3D models for field crews and craft, prepare work plans and work packages, audit operations for safety compliance, order and schedule material deliveries, track installation progress, perform quality inspections and submit test records
• Office Engineering: Maintain project controls including client report development and schedule updates, generate change orders reviewed by project management, supervise subcontractor operations, support site logistics, coordinate design and procurement interface
• Estimating: Review and analyze data relative to the project, perform quantity takeoffs from drawings, complete plans and specification reviews for projects, assist with the preparation of a bid

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and frequently relocate as needed
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, construction management, or related degree
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site across diverse climates and environments
• Highly motivated with demonstrated leadership skills, a 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
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skillsTeam player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
• Ability to balance multiple responsibilities and prioritize tasks effectively
• Ability to effectively identify and resolve problems in a constantly changing environment
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Industrial/heavy civil construction project experience is preferred

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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.