Field/Office Engineer

Kiewit Omaha, NE $80,000 - $90,000
Full Time Entry Level

Posted 1 week ago

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About This Role

This Entry Level Field/Office Engineer position involves ensuring proper execution of construction projects across the United States. Engineers will be hands-on in the field and office, contributing to a variety of vertical construction projects including hospitals, stadiums, and commercial buildings.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
  • Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work
  • Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages
  • Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data
  • Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets
  • Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)
  • Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
  • Order and schedule material deliveries
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite
  • 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 to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use
  • Participate in the preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
  • Schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others
  • Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions 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 to be reviewed by the Project Manager
  • Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
  • Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data related to the project
  • Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator
  • Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in a construction-related field of engineering
  • Ability to travel and relocate to small and large cities as business requires
  • Positive, can-do attitude
  • Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
  • Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
  • Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
  • Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
  • Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
  • Experience with leadership in some capacity
  • Reliable transportation to and from work
  • Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
  • 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 vary.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in a construction-related field of engineering
  • Entry level with previous internship experience preferred

Nice to Have

  • Previous internship experience

Benefits

Life Insurance
Vision plans
Disability
Retirement plans with matching
Paid Time Off
Dental plans
Medical plans
Employee assistance programs
Voluntary wellness programs

About Kiewit

Kiewit's Central District operates in the Rocky Mountain, Midwest, and south-central regions of the United States. They build heavy civil and transportation projects, including highways, airports, mass transit systems, water and wastewater treatment, canals, dams and tunnels.

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