Entry Level Field Engineer - Kiewit Foundations Co. 2027

Kiewit•Kittery, ME

28d•$82,000 - $88,000

About The Position

Kiewit Foundations Co. is hiring entry-level engineers to support field, office, and estimating work on underground and foundations projects across North America. The role involves engineering work on projects of varying sizes, complexity, and duration, with assignments at jobsites, district offices, or departments. Employees may participate in estimating activities such as quantity takeoffs, time studies, cost estimating, estimate reviews, and bid close-out. The position requires willingness to travel and relocate as projects require.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a construction-related engineering field, such as civil, mining, mechanical, or geotechnical engineering, or in construction management.
Strong desire to work in the underground construction industry.
Willingness to participate fully in assignments at the jobsite, district office, or assigned department.
Willingness to travel and relocate throughout a career on a national scale.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to complete the job.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good working knowledge and experience with Excel and Word.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Reliable transportation to and from work.
Valid driver's license.
Critical-thinking skills, including the ability to plan ahead and conceptualize.
Regular, reliable attendance.
Ability to work productively and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually or in a team environment.
Ability to perform work safely and effectively and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment-use instructions, and other policies.
Ability to work during normal operating hours and complete work within deadlines; overtime and weekend work may be required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in construction or mining.

Responsibilities

Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
Calculate quantities by taking measurements and determining the percentage of completed or installed materials and work.
Assist in preparing work plans and work packages.
Support field surveying and work layout, including elevations, control points, and as-built data.
Compile, process, and confirm daily labor timesheets.
Assist in preparing Job Hazard Analyses.
Assist in developing solutions for underground tunneling and construction operations.
Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training.
Order and schedule material deliveries.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate jobsite work groups.
Supervise field operations.
Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.
Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations.
Gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to customers, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal users.
Assist with purchase orders and subcontracts, including minor solicitations and purchasing as requested.
Schedule maintenance and perform updates as directed.
Maintain basic project records and correspondence, including daily reports, photographs, RFIs, and memorandums.
Enter data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management.
Assist in generating change orders and as-built data for Project Manager review.
Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.
Review and analyze historical project data, productions, and costs for bid preparation.
Review plans and specifications for assigned projects, assess risk areas, and bring them to the Senior Estimator's attention.
Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents.