Traveling Equipment Engineer

Kiewit; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Equipment Engineer to support Construction & Mining operations. The role focuses on planning, scheduling, budgeting, utilization and reliability of a construction and mining equipment fleet, with emphasis on improving reliability and managing preventative maintenance programs.

The position involves travel and working in both office and field environments, with annual base compensation listed as 80,000–90,000.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field as listed in the ad.
• 1+ year of equipment experience preferred.
• Experience with equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting preferred.
• Strong work ethic, organization, time management and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and relocate; office and field work environments.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with 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 for critical lifts.
• Use reliability data to increase equipment availability and reliability.
• Establish and maintain communications between supervision and management.
• Support maintenance crews – ordering parts, inventory, scheduling, quality and safety.
• Handle specialty projects as needed.

Skills

Equipment experience

Equipment planning

Work ethic

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Office & field work

CAD knowledge

Site access

Education

AS/BS in Diesel/Automotive Technology

Heavy Equipment Technology

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Construction Management

Tools

CAD modeling software

Job description

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

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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.

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: 09/21/2026 - 12/22/2026

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.

Company: Kiewit