Traveling Equipment Engineer

Kiewit; Mebane (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Entry Level Equipment Engineer in North Carolina. This role focuses on supporting construction operations, planning, scheduling, and budgeting for equipment fleets. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong organizational skills, with a willingness to travel. The position offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $90,000 annually and includes a comprehensive benefits package that covers medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience with equipment is preferred.
• Willingness to travel and relocate as required.
• Ability to access construction sites in varying climates.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and budget equipment operations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Manage logistics and communicate effectively with teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Education

Undergraduate AS/BS degree in Diesel/Automotive Technology or related field

Tools

CAD modeling programs

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID: 179509
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Equipment Services
Department: Equipment
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As an Entry Level Equipment Engineer, you will support Construction & Mining operations. This position is responsible for the planning, scheduling, budgeting, utilization and reliability of a construction and mining equipment fleet. The position will deal with day to day as well as long term issues related to an equipment fleet. The position’s main focus will be to improve equipment reliability as well as implement, monitor, audit, and manage preventative maintenance programs.

District Overview

Kiewit Equipment Services (KES) helps to ensure the profitability of Kiewit projects through the improved equipment utilization and mechanical reliability by delivering world-class equipment and service.

Location

Live where you want; go where the work is! It is important to note that this role will require you to be open to travel.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with all federal, state, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements
• Material handling and procurement
• Create and maintain tool/filter lists and documentation
• Inspections of equipment and parts
• Logistics management and communication
• Long/short range equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting
• Planning and paperwork processing to prepare for critical lifts
• Use reliability and failure analysis data to increase equipment availability and reliability
• Establish and maintain communications between all levels of supervision and management
• Support of craft maintenance technicians – ordering parts, manage inventory, schedule crews, and manage quality and safety
• Specialty projects as needed

Qualifications

• Has obtained an undergraduate AS/ BS degree in Diesel/Automotive Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management
• 1+ year of experience with equipment is preferred
• 1+ year of experience with equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting is preferred
• Strong work ethic – Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
• Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on multiple projects at once while prioritizing tasks
• Willingness to travel and relocate as required
• Willingness to work in both office and field environments
• Knowledge of CAD modeling programs is preferred
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site or equipment yard in wide-ranging climates and environment

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.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Compensation: 80,000 - 90,000

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 01/27/2026 - 06/01/2026

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.