Traveling Field Engineer: Lead on-Site Projects

Kiewit; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Energy District is seeking a Traveling Construction Field Engineer to lead health and safety on job sites, ensure quality reporting and workmanship, and advise Project Management on contractual and project issues.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will support field and office engineering, planning, and cost reporting across major construction projects with frequent travel and relocation as needed.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management or related degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of related professional experience in the construction field.
• Ability to travel and relocate as required.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of computers; experience with MS Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Attention to detail with ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Willingness to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to access all points of a construction site in various environments.
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

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/installed materials and work.
• Assist in 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.
• 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 updates as directed by others.
• Maintain basic project recordkeeping and correspondence (daily reports, RFIs, memos).
• Assist with entering data into the job cost system and reviewing cost reports.
• Assist in generating change orders and as-built data for Project Manager review.
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.
• Assist in reviewing historical data for bid preparations.
• Complete plan and specification reviews for assigned projects; assess risk areas.

Skills

Field Engineering

Travel Ready

Contract Administration

Data Reporting

MS Word & Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Word & Excel

Job description

Kiewit Energy District is seeking a Traveling Construction Field Engineer to lead health and safety on job sites, ensure quality reporting and workmanship, and advise Project Management on contractual and project issues.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will support field and office engineering, planning, and cost reporting across major construction projects with frequent travel and relocation as needed.