Project Engineer/Field Engineer

Kokosing Industrial, Inc.; Lemay (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Relocation opportunities

Job summary

Kokosing Industrial, Inc. is seeking a Field/Project Engineer for power and industrial construction projects in the St. Louis, MO area, including Festus.

The role focuses on safety, quality, cost control, and timely execution across field operations and project controls. Ideal candidates hold an engineering or construction management degree and demonstrate leadership, strong communication, and the ability to relocate for project opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong safety mindset and a commitment to leading with safety 24/7.
• Ability to access all points of a construction site across diverse climates and environments.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, ethics and integrity.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player who can work independently to meet deadlines.
• Effective time management, organization, and attention to detail.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Field Operations: Interpret drawings/specifications/3D models, prepare work plans, audit safety, schedule material deliveries, track progress, perform quality inspections.
• Office Engineering: Maintain project controls, develop client reports, manage schedule updates, supervise subcontractors, coordinate logistics.
• Estimating: Review data, perform quantity takeoffs, assist with bid preparation.

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, construction management, or related degree

Job description

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.Job Description:Field/Project Engineer (Power/Industrial Construction)Location: St. Louis MO / Festus, MODivision/Group: Industrial & PowerDepartment: Field OperationsMarket: Industrial & PowerEmployment Type: Full TimePosition OverviewAs a Field Engineer/Project 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 Kokosing 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 large-scale battery storage facility, erecting a quad train simple cycle natural gas power plant, or venturing into new markets such as data centers developments or solar field installations, we depend on our trained and qualified field engineers to obsess over the safety, quality, cost, and timely execution of our projects.Future career opportunity examples: Superintendent, Lead Project Engineer, Project Controls, Project Manager.Division OverviewKokosing’s Industrial and Power Division is offering an exciting opportunity to work on diverse, complex engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects ranging from power generation facilities to 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 Industrial and Power market to be a fulfilling career choice, with long-term benefits.LocationWe build various project sites across Midwest and East Coast regions. Examples of recent and current project sites: St. Louis, MO & Festus, MOResponsibilities• 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 bidQualifications• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, construction management, or related degree• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure we “Lead with Safety 24/7”• 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 skills• Team 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 detailOther Requirements:Regular, reliable attendanceWork productively and meet deadlines timelyCommunicate 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.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.Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.