Field Engineer 2 - Industrial Construction

Kiewit•Santa Teresa, NM

47d•Onsite

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's where you come in! We are growing and adding Field Engineers to support Industrial Construction, which includes Data Centers, Water/Wastewater facilities, Mining facilities, just to name a few! 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, specialty systems, 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. ENR ranks us as #2 in Construction, and we excel at delivering EPC projects, particularly in large-scale infrastructure projects. If you are looking for a career, with stability and a diverse portfolio of EPC projects to work on and want to work on hyperscale projects, look no further! We are an employee-owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are positioned as a key player in meeting growing electricity demands. We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career. Cherne Contracting is one of Kiewit's oldest districts. Founded in 1916. Cherne is a valuable part of Kiewit and is well known for safety and quality of execution in amazing projects within the oil, gas and chemical sectors. Alone and with other Kiewit districts through internal joint ventures, Cherne not only provides challenges but the stability and career development opportunities expected in a world-class multi-billion-dollar organization. Our Field Engineers go where the work is, and are assigned to projects, around North America. We provide relocation to either our home locations or to project sites, during your career with us as a Field Engineer. You must be able to travel/relocate anywhere in the country, as frequently as business needs require.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in engineering, (can be electrical, civil, mechanical, structural, for example) or construction management or related degree, or if no degree 6 years total equivalent experience in a construction-related position is required
If degreed, must have 3+ 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 Power construction is ideal.
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

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.

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