Mechanical Field Engineer - Kiewit Power Constructors

Kiewit•Lenexa, KS

About The Position

As a Mechanical Field Engineer, you will help plan, organize, and implement project engineering and project controls tasks. The role supports field and office engineering activities for power generation construction projects. Strong communication, attention to detail, and teamwork are important, along with motivation and eagerness to expand skills in infrastructure construction. Kiewit Power Constructors provides direct-hire construction services for power generation using a union craft workforce and builds major EPC power plants and solar projects throughout North America. This position is based out of Lenexa, Kansas, and may involve working at various locations and in varying conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field of engineering, or equivalent experience and education.
At least 2 years of experience in the construction field.
Working knowledge of and ability to direct operations involving scheduling (CPM), unit man-hour performance, material control, estimating, and subcontracts.
Experience with leadership and management of people, verbal and written communication, planning, and organization.

Responsibilities

Assist in interpreting 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.
Assist with field surveying and work layout, including elevation, control points, and compiling as-built data.
Assist with compiling, processing, and confirming 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.
Assist engineers in gathering and preparing 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 by others.
Assist with basic project recordkeeping 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 review by the Project Manager.
Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.
Maintain reliable attendance, work productively, and 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, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within deadlines, and work overtime and weekends as required.