2025 Central District Field Engineer

Requisition ID: 173565Job Level: Entry LevelHome District/Group: Central DistrictDepartment: Field OperationsMarket: TransportationEmployment Type: Full TimePosition OverviewAs a Field Engineer , you bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality and unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building "the next big thing" from the ground up. There's a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won't find anywhere else. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make a difference in our construction operations. We depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-minded construction professionals to get it done right. We look to hire you to join the Kiewit family for a career. This is not just a job, single project, or steppingstone.District OverviewKiewit's Central District operates in the central and south-central regions of the United States. We build heavy civil and transportation projects, including highways, airports, mass transit systems, canals, dams and tunnels. With one of the largest equipment fleets in the region, we can mobilize to any location as a full-service construction team capable of self-performing mass grading, drainage, bridge construction, aggregate production, paving, rail and utility construction.LocationOne of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom designed to meet our shared needs. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date.ResponsibilitiesField OperationsInterpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craftPrepare work plans and work packagesOrder and schedule material deliveriesAssist in tasks like field surveying, labor timesheets, and preparing JHA'sParticipate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety trainingsSupervise field operationsOffice EngineeringPerform takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documentsPerform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operationsAssist in maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandumsGenerate change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by Project ManagerProvide field support and supervise subcontractor operationsEstimatingReview and analyze data relative to projects, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bidComplete plans and specification reviews for projects while assessing risk areasComplete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documentsQualificationsAbility and willingness to travel and relocate to small and large cities as business requiresUndergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related degree, minimum overall GPA of 3.0Infrastructure/Heavy Civil project experience is preferredPassion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurtStrong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time including working rotating schedules, shift work, or weekend work as required by projectsDemonstrated commitment to ethics, integrity and taking initiativeStrong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skillsTeam player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectivesStrong time management ability and attention to detailMust have a valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation to and from workOther common names for this role: Office Engineer, Project Engineer, Field Engineer, Engineer 1, Engineer IOther Requirements:• Regular, reliable attendance• Work productively and meet deadlines timely• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand 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 given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.• May work at various different locations and conditions may varyBase Compensation: $89,180 - $89,180(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.Company: Kiewit