Field Engineer - Kiewit Power Constructors District

Kiewit•Homer City, PA

49d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Field Engineer with Kiewit Power Constructors District, you will provide on-site leadership in health and safety, ensure high-quality reporting and workmanship, and uphold professional and ethical standards in construction field engineering activities. Kiewit Power Constructors provides direct-hire construction services for power generation projects using a union craft force and builds major EPC power plant and solar projects throughout North America. This position is based at the project site in Homer City, Pennsylvania, and may require travel or relocation as needed. The role supports field engineering, office engineering, and estimating activities. Responsibilities include supporting crews and engineers with drawings, specifications, quantities, work plans, layout, safety, materials, scheduling, project records, costs, change orders, subcontractor operations, bid reviews, and takeoffs. Work may be performed at varying locations and conditions. Normal operating hours apply, with overtime and weekends as required.

Requirements

At least 3 years of construction field experience.
Work experience in engineering and leading engineers.
Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
Ability to read, analyze, and identify discrepancies in engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide range of climates and environments.
High motivation and demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
Passion for safety and ability to help ensure that nobody gets hurt.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work as a team player and independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
Strong organization, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills.

Responsibilities

Assist in interpreting 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 compilation of as-built data.
Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets.
Assist in preparing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
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.
Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.
Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations.
Assist engineers in gathering and preparing data for submittal or transmittal to customers, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use.
Assist in preparing purchase orders and subcontracts, including minor solicitations and purchasing as requested.
Assist with schedule maintenance and updates as directed.
Assist in maintaining project records and correspondence, including daily reports, photographs, requests for information, 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 for Project Manager review.
Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.
Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical project data and incorporating appropriate production and cost information in bid preparation.
Review plans and specifications for an assigned project, assess risk areas, and bring them to the Senior Estimator's attention.
Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance and work productively to meet deadlines.
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
Perform work safely and effectively, and follow oral and written instructions, warning signs, equipment-use directions, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours and work overtime and weekends as required.
Work at various locations where conditions may vary.