Field Engineer - Kiewit Underground District

Position Overview

Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. 

As a Field/Office Engineer, you bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an 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.

District Overview

The Underground District has been constructing underground facilities for over 70 years and is recognized as a leader in the tunneling industry. We have completed more than 100 underground-related projects totaling more than several billion dollars. Our work includes projects related to transportation, water/wastewater, environmental facilities, power, mining, and telecommunications.

We incorporate state-of the art technology with proven construction methods to ensure excellence and ongoing success. Kiewit’s decentralized organizational structure allows us to compete both locally and nationally.

Please keep in mind that we are an Underground Construction business, so chances are that a majority of your day will be spent working Underground. Services include TBM Rock, TBM Soft Ground, Sequential Excavation, Drill and Blast, Shaft Excavation, Concrete, Tunnel Rehab, and Numerous Trenchless Methods.

Location

One 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. 

Responsibilities

Field Engineering: 

• 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) 
• Assist in providing solutions related to underground tunneling 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 work groups on the jobsite 
• Supervise field operations 

Office Engineering: 

• 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 

Estimating: 

• Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid 
• 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

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of related professional experience in the construction field.
• Ability to travel and relocate as required.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.

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