Site Field Engineer - Nuclear Construction Lead

Kiewit; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier benefits

401k with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking Field Engineers to join our engineering team on DOE and advanced nuclear projects. You will lead on-site activities, ensure safety, quality reporting, and ethical workmanship, coordinating with project leadership, construction crews, and subcontractors.

Located on active DOE sites, this role requires visiting multiple locations with travel between the Southeast and Northwest.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 2-5+ years of construction field experience.
• Experience supporting or leading engineering and construction activities.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, ethics, and operational excellence.
• Ability to travel and relocate throughout the Southeast and Northwest as needed (SC, TN, ID).
• U.S. Citizenship required, and ability to pass a security background check to obtain a facility access badge

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and specifications for construction crews.
• Support field layout, surveying, and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor activities.
• Assist with work packages, quantity tracking, scheduling, and production reporting.
• Lead and participate in safety meetings, JHAs, toolbox talks, and jobsite safety reviews.
• Supervise daily field operations and support craft workforce execution.
• Maintain RFIs, daily reports, project correspondence, and project records.
• Support schedule updates, cost tracking, and job-cost reporting.
• Assist with change orders, contract administration, and project documentation.
• Support procurement activities, purchase orders, and subcontract administration.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and review plans and specifications.
• Analyze project risks and historical cost data.
• Assist with bid preparation and estimate development.

Skills

Field experience

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering

Job description

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking Field Engineers to join our engineering team on DOE and advanced nuclear projects. You will lead on-site activities, ensure safety, quality reporting, and ethical workmanship, coordinating with project leadership, construction crews, and subcontractors.

Located on active DOE sites, this role requires visiting multiple locations with travel between the Southeast and Northwest.