Field Engineer 2 - Data Center Construction

Cherne • Racine, WI

111d

About The Position

Kiewit has more than 135 years of experience building projects of all types, sizes and complexities across North America, self-performing a vast amount of work. That is where you come in! We are growing and adding Field Engineers to support Industrial Construction, which includes Data Centers. If you are looking for a Field Engineering role and want to work with the best in construction, and work on iconic, career making projects, we would love to talk with you. We hire Field Engineers in all disciplines - electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, piping, with an interest in growing their careers in construction. As an Field/Office 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. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, your main functions will include contract administration, project planning and scheduling, and project reporting, and you will play an advisory role to Project Management for contractual, legal, and other project issues. We are looking for people who want to work out in the field on major construction projects and willing to travel around North America.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in engineering (can be electrical, civil, mechanical, structural, for example) or construction management or related degree, or equivalent experience in a construction-related position is required
• 2+ years of related professional Field Engineering/office engineering, and/or estimating experience in the construction field for self-performed construction work, in industrial construction
• Experience and interest in Data Center construction (or similar hyperscale project) is preferred
• Ability to travel and relocate as required/Willing to go wherever the project is and stay on the project for the full duration
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong organizational and time management skills, passion for safety and quality
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Great attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies and able to communicate with construction teams to resolve issues effectively and in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship, both now and 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 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
• 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
• Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid
• Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator
• Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents

Benefits

• 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
• Generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree