Mining Field Engineer: Design, Plans & Field Ops

Kiewit; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Mining Group is seeking an Entry Level Field Engineer to support mining operations across North America. You will develop work plans, perform design work, track quantities, and collaborate with mining and construction teams while gaining hands-on safety-focused experience.

Location flexibility is offered with relocation, and candidates should have an engineering background in mining or related fields. The role emphasizes safety, integrity, and teamwork in a dynamic field environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mining, Civil, Geological, or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other natural science engineering fields.
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
• Mining, Mining Infrastructure/Heavy Civil project experience is preferred.
• Ability to access all points of a project site in varied climates and environments.
• Strong work ethic and integrity.
• Passion for safety and ensuring no one gets hurt.

Responsibilities

• Field Operations: prepare work plans and work packages, interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft, order and schedule material deliveries and support day-to-day operations.
• Office Engineering: Perform mining and civil design work to support mining and civil operations, perform takeoffs from drawings, generate change orders reviewed by Project Manager, provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.
• Estimating: Review and analyze data relative to the project, complete plans and specification reviews for projects, assist with the preparation of a bid.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Safety oriented

Education

Engineering degree (Mining, Civil, Geological, Mechanical)

Job description

Kiewit Mining Group is seeking an Entry Level Field Engineer to support mining operations across North America. You will develop work plans, perform design work, track quantities, and collaborate with mining and construction teams while gaining hands-on safety-focused experience.

Location flexibility is offered with relocation, and candidates should have an engineering background in mining or related fields. The role emphasizes safety, integrity, and teamwork in a dynamic field environment.