Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Requisition id: 124491
Job level: entry level
Department: project engineering
Market: transportation
Employment type: full time
Position overview
As a field engineer, you bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality and unwavering work ethicIn return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building `the next big thing` from the ground upThere`s a reason kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won`t find anywhere elseOur mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make make a difference in our construction operationsWhether 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.
District overview
Kiewit`s south central district is one of kiewit`s leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, transportation,and water resource marketsProjects you could be working on could include mass grading, drainage, paving, utility and moreMost of our work is regionally based in the south-central region of the united states throughout the entire state of texas, oklahoma, arkansas, tennessee, colorado, and louisianaHowever, we also work on various joint venture projects across the united statesWe are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry as opposed to design.
Location
Kiewit`s south central district has a home office in fort worth, texas but leads work all over texas, oklahoma, arkansas, tennessee, colorado, and louisianaHowever, 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 opportunitiesWe relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team memberThis means your kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needsJob assignment location will be determined closer to your start date.
Responsibilities
Field operations: interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft, prepare work plans and work packages, order and schedule material deliveries
Office engineering: perform takeoffs from drawings, generating change orders reviewed by project manager, provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
Estimating: review and analyze data relative to the project, complete plans and specification reviews for projects, assist with the preparation of a bid
Qualifications
Ability to travel and relocate as needed
Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related degree
Infrastructure/heavy civil project experience is preferred
Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments
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
Other common names for this role: office engineer, engineer 1
We are an equal opportunity employerEmployment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
