Traveling Field Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction

Kiewit; Cayuga (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit’s Eastern District seeks a Field Engineer II to be the primary on-site engineer and lead communicator for complex heavy civil projects. You will partner with the Project Manager to coordinate field and office activities, ensure quality reporting and workmanship, and uphold safety and ethical standards across all engineering work.

This role requires travel on a rotation, a civil engineering or related degree, and proven field experience.

Qualifications

• Travel willingness and ability to relocate as needed.
• 3+ years of construction field experience.
• Experience in engineering and leading engineers.
• Bachelor's in civil engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and material calculations.
• Prepare work plans and work packages.
• Support field surveying and data collection.
• Maintain daily reports and RFIs.
• Assist in change orders and cost data review.
• Supervise field operations and coordinate deliveries.

Skills

Field experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

Undergraduate degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

Position Overview

As a Field Engineer II, you will be the primary and lead engineer on the Project, reporting directly to the Project Manager. All field-level and office-level Engineers report directly to the Engineer II. As an Engineer II, you will be expected to be a job-site leader in health and safety, ensuring quality of reporting and workmanship, and that all engineering work is completed in a professional and ethical manner. Your main functions will include contract administration, project planning and scheduling, and project reporting, and you will play an advisory role in Project Management for contractual, legal, and other project issues.

District Overview

Kiewit’s Eastern District specializes in challenging heavy civil construction projects throughout the Northeast, including the metropolitan areas of New York, Chicago, Boston, and Washington DC. We are leaders in bridge, transit, foundation, tunnel, and water/wastewater construction while specializing in cast‑in‑place concrete, structural steel erection, earthwork, pile driving, and caissons. Kiewit’s Eastern District also has a large amount of work in the energy/power sector in various northeast locations. With our experienced and dedicated employees, extensive resources and in‑depth market knowledge, the Eastern District can handle projects of any size.

Location

This position will be put on a travel rotation.

Responsibilities

Field Engineering

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work
• Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages
• Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as‑built data
• Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets
• Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
• Order and schedule material deliveries
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite
• Supervise field operations

Office Engineering

• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications and other contract documents
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations
• Assist Engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use
• Assist in preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
• Assist in schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others
• Assist in the maintenance of basic project record‑keeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums
• Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management
• Assist in generating change orders and as‑built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed
• 3+ years’ construction field experience
• Work experience in engineering and leading engineers
• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field
• Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide‑ranging climates and environments
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated 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
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
• 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

Base Compensation

$90,000/yr – $120,000/yr (actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Benefits

We offer our full‑time 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.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.