Field Engineer, Heavy Civil Construction - Northwest District

Overview

Field engineer overseeing site safety, quality, planning, and reporting on heavy civil projects.

Key Responsibilities

• plan review
• takeoffs
• cost entry
• field survey
• scheduling
• safety review

Tasks

-Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator -Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations -Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data -Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums -Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision -Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations -Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management -Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets -Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents -Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager -Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid -Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. -Order and schedule material deliveries -Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages -Assist in schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others -Assist in preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested -Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training -Supervise field operations -Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications and other contract documents -Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work -Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) -Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. -Assist Engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use -Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite

Requirements

• engineering degree
• 2+ years
• leadership
• plan analysis
• time management
• communication

What You Bring

-Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related -Work experience in engineering and leading engineers -Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail -Work productively and meet deadlines timely -Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment -Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment -2+ years' construction field experience -Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity -Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills -Regular, reliable attendance -Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents -Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives -Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time -Ability to travel and relocate as needed

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About Kiewit

-It evolved into a massive employee‑owned network operating across North America, delivering projects valued in the billions. -Today it specializes in transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas & chemicals, building, industrial, marine and mining sectors. -Signature projects include New York’s 63rd Street Tunnel, Baltimore’s Fort McHenry Tunnel, T‑Mobile Park in Seattle, and major renewable energy sites. -Its marine division undertakes dredging, coastal resiliency and naval base work, while energy teams deliver gas, power delivery and renewables. -With deep roots in engineering‑led construction, it is known for tackling the kind of ‘impossible’ projects that reshape cities and industries.

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