NorCal-Pinnacle - Field Engineer 1

Kiewit•Wasco, CA

42d•$86,000 - $96,000

About The Position

The Field Engineer supports construction operations for Kiewit’s Northern California District, working on infrastructure projects in the water and wastewater market. The role combines field engineering, office engineering, and estimating duties, with a focus on construction rather than design. This position is located in Wasco, California. Travel and relocation may be required as work locations and project needs change. The Field Engineer assists with interpreting project drawings and specifications, calculating quantities, preparing work plans, supporting surveying and layout, coordinating materials and work groups, and supervising field operations. Office responsibilities include material takeoffs, basic engineering calculations and drafting, project documentation, cost-system data entry, purchasing support, and assistance with change orders and subcontractor operations. Estimating support includes reviewing project records and bid documents, identifying risk areas, and completing material and quantity takeoffs. The position requires regular and reliable attendance, safe and productive work, effective communication, and completing assignments within deadlines. Work is performed at varying project locations and conditions, during normal operating hours, with overtime and weekend work as required. The employee must be able to access all areas of construction sites in a wide range of climates and environments and have reliable transportation to and from work. The base compensation range is $86,000 to $96,000 per year, subject to variation based on factors such as education, experience, skill set, and location. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans for eligible employees and dependents, wellness and employee assistance programs, life and disability insurance, retirement plans with matching, and paid time off. Kiewit states that it provides equal employment opportunity without discrimination and complies with applicable human-rights laws.

Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
Ability to freely access all points of a construction site across a wide range of climates and environments.
Reliable transportation to and from work.
Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and initiative.
Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to complete work correctly the first time.
Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
Commitment to safety and helping ensure nobody gets hurt.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work as a team member and independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
Strong organization, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually or in a team environment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment-use instructions, and other policies.
Ability to work during normal operating hours and organize and complete work within deadlines; overtime and weekends may be required.
Ability to work at various locations and under varying conditions.

Nice To Haves

Infrastructure or heavy civil project experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in interpreting 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.
Assist with field surveying and work layout, including elevations, control points, and as-built data.
Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets.
Assist in preparing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
Assist with solutions for earth moving, transportation, roadways, water resources, underground utilities, 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.
Assist engineers in gathering and preparing data for submittal or transmittal to customers, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal users.
Participate in preparing purchase orders and subcontracts, including minor solicitations and purchasing as requested.
Schedule maintenance and perform updates as directed.
Assist with project recordkeeping and correspondence, including daily reports, photographs, requests for information, 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.
Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical project data, including production and cost information, for 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.
Work overtime and weekends as required.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance and complete work safely, productively, and within deadlines.