Field Engineer - Heavy Civil - Southwest District 2026

Overview

Entry-level field/office engineer performing field work, estimating and office tasks on heavy civil projects.

Key Responsibilities

• material takeoff
• work scheduling
• field supervision
• cost data
• survey layout
• safety review

Tasks

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

Requirements

• civil engineering
• construction management
• driver’s license
• leadership
• team player
• internship

What You Bring

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

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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 visa sponsorship required; candidates must be able to work without sponsorship now or in the future.