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Kiewit lists this Kiewit Building Group - Field Engineer (Entry-Level) opportunity in denver, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Responsibilities
Requisition ID:
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Building Group
Department: Field Operations
Market: Building
Employment Type: Full Time
As a Field Engineer, you will bring a positive attitude, a results-driven mindset, and unlimited potential to some of the most exciting and rewarding construction projects in the industry.
In return, we offer extensive career opportunities, hands-on training and development, the stability of a large and well-established contractor, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the communities around us. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best—we provide fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.
Whether we’re building a hospital, a sports stadium, an educational facility, a commercial office building, an entertainment venue, or a critical government structure, our Field and Office Engineers are the boots on the ground, ensuring the job gets done right.
Our mission is to make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to do the same in our construction operations.
District Overview
Kiewit Building Group specializes in vertical construction, we build office buildings, industrial complexes, education and sports facilities, hotels, hospitals, transportation terminals, government buildings, science and technology facilities, retail and special-use facilities, and extensive interior construction with tenant improvements. Our capabilities include all facets of construction and engineering including: general contracting, construction management, design-build, design-assist and turn-key project development.
Location
We have projects across the United States, so our team members must be willing to take on new opportunities and go where the work is. Job assignment locations will be finalized closer to your start date. We offer progressive levels of relocation assistance and reimbursement as your career advances.
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
Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data related 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
Ability to travel and relocate to small and large cities as business requires
Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in a construction-related field of engineering
Positive, can-do attitude
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
Experience with leadership in some capacity
Reliable transportation to and from work
Previous internship experience is preferred
Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
Other common names for this role: Office Engineer, Project Engineer, Field Engineer, Engineer 1
Other Requirements
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Base Compensation: $80,000/yr - $90,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Worksite address
denver, CO, 80285, US
Who can apply
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