2024 Field Engineer - Kiewit Bridge & Marine

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About the position

Responsibilities

  • Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft
  • Prepare work plans and work packages
  • Order and schedule material deliveries
  • Assist in tasks like field surveying, labor timesheets, and preparing JHA's
  • Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety trainings
  • Supervise field operations
  • Perform takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents
  • Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations
  • Assist in maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums
  • Generate change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by Project Manager
  • Review and analyze data relative to projects, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid
  • Complete plans and specification reviews for projects while assessing risk areas
  • Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related degree, minimum overall GPA of 3.0
  • Ability and willingness to travel and relocate to small and large cities as business requires
  • Infrastructure/Heavy Civil project experience is preferred
  • 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
  • Demonstrated commitment to ethics, integrity and taking initiative
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
  • Strong time management ability and attention to detail
  • Must have a valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to and from work

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
  • Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Retirement plans with matching
  • Generous paid time off
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