Northwest Field Engineer 1 - Heavy Civil

Overview

Entry-level field/office engineer for heavy civil construction projects

Key Responsibilities

• material takeoff
• field survey
• spec review
• engineering calc
• field supervision
• safety reviews

Tasks

-Assist engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use -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 -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 -Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision -Participate in the preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested -Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations -Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets -Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents -Assist in providing solutions related to earth moving, transportation, roadways, water resources, and underground utilities and construction operations -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 -Enter data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management -Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training -Supervise field operations -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. -Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite

Requirements

• driver’s license
• construction degree
• gpa 2.5
• time management
• team player
• communication

What You Bring

-Strong time management ability and attention to detail -Must have a valid Driver’s License -Work productively and meet deadlines timely -Ability to begin or continue working with our company without requiring sponsorship for employment now or in the future -Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment -Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 -Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment -Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity -Willingness to travel and relocate to small and large cities as business requires as we operate on a national scale, not regional -Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills -Regular, reliable attendance -Strong 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 projects -Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives -Must be willing and able to work in the heavy Civil, Construction Industry -Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a construction-related field of engineering, examples are civil engineering, mechanical, construction management, mining, geotechnical -Previous internship experience is preferred -Reliable transportation to and from work

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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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Visa Sponsorship

-no sponsorship required; candidates must be able to work without sponsorship now or in future