Traveling Field Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction

Kiewit; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Life insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Civil Field Engineer for its Eastern District. This travel-based position supports planning, coordination, and execution of civil work, bridging office and field activities.

You will assist with field surveying, cost control, and subcontractor coordination while ensuring safety and quality. The role requires a civil engineering background, 3+ years in construction, and the ability to read complex drawings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' construction field experience
• Strong ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies in plans and specs
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed materials
• Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages
• Assist field surveying and layout support including elevation, control points, and as-built data
• Assist in compiling daily labor timesheets and JHA preparation
• Participate in site safety reviews and toolbox talks
• Order and schedule material deliveries and coordinate work groups
• Supervise field operations and provide field support to subcontractors

Skills

Construction field experience

Engineering coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related

Tools

Basic engineering drafting

Job description

Requisition ID: 180107

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Eastern District

Department: Field Operations

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Civil Field Engineer is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of civil work. This role serves as a key link between the office and the field, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, schedules, and quality standards. The Civil Field Engineer will assist with field operations, surveying, quantity tracking, subcontractor coordination, cost control, and project documentation.

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 will be a travel based position. The individual will not be required to relocate, but will be expected to travel extensively.

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 recordkeeping 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
• 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 environment
• 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 us 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)

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.

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

Company: Kiewit

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