Field Engineer

Kiewit•Westlake, TX

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About The Position

As a Field Engineer, you will support construction operations for Kiewit Water Facilities South, which builds water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and desalination plants across North America. The role offers hands-on responsibilities in field engineering, office engineering, and estimating. The position is focused on projects in Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi, and may require relocation to different locations based on business needs. Kiewit operates nationally, and employees may work at various locations and in varying conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related engineering field, such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, construction management, mining, or geotechnical engineering.
Willingness and ability to work in the heavy civil construction industry.
Willingness to travel and relocate to small and large cities as business requires.
Ability to access all points of a construction site in a wide range of climates and environments.
High motivation, passion for excellence, and initiative.
Strong work ethic, including willingness to work rotating schedules, shift work, or weekends as project requirements dictate.
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 part of a team and independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
Strong time management skills and attention to detail.
Valid driver’s license.
Reliable transportation to and from work.
Ability to begin or continue working for the company without requiring employment sponsorship now or in the future.
Regular, reliable attendance and ability to work productively, meet deadlines, communicate professionally, follow oral and written instructions, and perform work safely and effectively.

Nice To Haves

Previous internship experience.

Responsibilities

Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
Calculate quantities by taking measurements 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).
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.
Help engineers gather and prepare data for submittals or transmittals to customers, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use.
Participate in preparing purchase orders and subcontracts, including minor solicitations and purchasing as requested.
Schedule maintenance and perform updates as directed.
Maintain basic project records and correspondence, including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (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.
Assist in reviewing historical project data, including production and cost information, for 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.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance; work productively, meet deadlines, communicate professionally, follow instructions and safety policies, and work safely and effectively.
Work during normal operating hours and work overtime and weekends as required.