Project Engineer/Field Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kokosing Industrial, Inc. is seeking a Field/Project Engineer to support industrial power construction projects in the St. Louis area. You will interpret drawings, plan field workflows, manage safety, and coordinate with design and procurement teams to ensure timely, quality execution across multiple sites.

The role requires an engineering background, leadership, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset, with opportunities for growth into senior project roles and relocation as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 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
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative in previous roles
• Strong work ethic and commitment to ethics and integrity
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to balance multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Field Operations: interpret drawings/specifications/3D models, prepare work plans, audit safety, schedule materials, track progress, perform quality inspections.
• Office Engineering: maintain project controls, generate change orders, supervise subcontractors, support logistics, coordinate design and procurement.
• Estimating: review data, perform quantity takeoffs, assist with bid preparation.

Skills

Safety leadership

Construction experience

Project coordination

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Engineering 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, MO

Division/Group: Industrial & Power

Department: Field Operations

Market: Industrial & Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview As 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 Overview

Kokosing’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.

Location We build various project sites across Midwest and East Coast regions. Examples of recent and current project sites: St. Louis, MO & Festus, MO

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

• 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 detail

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.

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.

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. Since 1951, 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.