Field Engineer (Mid to Senior) - Heavy Civil Construction

Kiewit • Centennial, CO

4d • $95,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Kiewit is hiring experienced Field Engineers for its Heavy Civil Central division to support infrastructure projects across the country. The role contributes to planning, organizing, and implementing project engineering and project-controls work on heavy civil construction projects, which may include highways, bridges, rail and transit, aviation, water and wastewater, and power projects. Field Engineers support both field and office engineering activities, estimating, and field operations, working with craft crews, supervision, subcontractors, and project teams.

The Central District self-performs work including surveying, earthwork, excavation, grading, drainage, paving, concrete forming and placement, rebar, underground utilities, stormwater and sewer systems, and piping. Field Engineers are assigned to projects in the Central U.S. Rocky Mountain region for project durations and must be willing to travel and live at project sites. Projects may be in Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, or Mississippi. Relocation to the project or per diem with paid trips home for longer-duration projects may be available; placement in a particular state or the employee’s home state is not guaranteed.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and three years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience based on education: six years with an associate degree, or ten years with no degree. Compensation is listed at $95,000–$115,000 per year, with actual pay varying based on factors including education, experience, skill set, and location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field and three years of experience performing relevant field engineering work; alternatively, an associate degree and six years of experience, or no degree and ten years of related experience.
• Working knowledge and experience with scheduling, CPM, unit man-hour performance, material control, estimating, and subcontract review or management.
• Ability to read, analyze, and identify discrepancies in engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents, and identify and resolve issues in the field.
• Ability to assist Safety Managers with JHAs and safety training.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, motivation, commitment to excellence, ethics, and integrity.
• Experience working with craft workers, foremen, equipment operators, and superintendents in the field.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safety and ability to help ensure a safe worksite.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Strong organization, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Competence with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook, and experience with scheduling and financial systems.
• Ability to travel and/or relocate as needed to projects in the listed states for varying project durations.
• Regular, reliable attendance; ability to work productively, meet deadlines, communicate professionally, follow instructions and policies, and perform work safely and effectively.
• Ability to work during normal operating hours and work overtime and weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in power, other industrial facilities, or heavy civil infrastructure such as bridge, road, or aviation projects.
• Experience with self-perform construction.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
• Calculate quantities by measuring and determining the percentage of materials and work completed or installed.
• Assist with 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 with 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.
• Supervise field operations.
• Perform material takeoffs using drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations.
• Help gather and prepare data for submittals or transmittals to customers, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in preparing purchase orders and subcontracts, including minor solicitations and purchasing as requested.
• Schedule maintenance and perform updates as directed.
• Assist with 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, production information, and costs in support of 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.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Retirement plans with matching.
• Generous paid time off.
• Relocation to the project or per diem with paid trips home for projects of longer duration may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level