Field Engineer - Heavy Infrastructure

Requisition ID : 178144

Job Level : Mid Level

Home District / Group : Central District

Department : Project Engineering

Market : Transportation

Employment Type : Full Time

Position Overview

We are adding several experience Field Engineers to our Central self-perform construction team. In this role, you will play a significant part in the success of planning, organizing and implementing project engineering & project controls tasks for heavy civil infrastructure and support activities such as mass grading, excavation, drainage, stormwater systems, paving, utility infrastructure, underground piping, structural steel, concrete forming, and underground trenching. If you have this experience, excellent communication, attention to detail with 2 or more years of field experience, we would love to talk with you! We are looking for individuals with motivation and eagerness to expand their skillset in infrastructure construction and offer a great backlog of work, a stable career, great teams to work with, and mentoring and development for your career.

ENR ranks us as #2 in Construction, and we excel at delivering EPC projects, particularly in large-scale infrastructure projects. If you are looking for a career, with stability and a diverse portfolio of EPC projects to work on and want to work on hyperscale projects, look no further! We are an employee-owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are positioned as a key player in meeting growing infrastructure construction demands across the country. We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world. We don't just build projects - we build careers! We are the best at what we do. With top notch health benefits, great time off, flexible work options, a wealth-building 401K plan and unbeatable growth opportunities - we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Your future is here. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond engineering and construction to build the road to success!

District Overview

Kiewit's Central District is one of our largest infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, structural concrete / bridge, water / wastewater, and transportation projects. We self-perform work such as mass grading, drainage, paving, utility and more - so be ready to get your hands dirty! While headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the majority of our work is concentrated in the Central and South-Central regions of the United States. We are looking for people committed to the construction industry rather than design.

Location

This position will be based out of our Colorado (Central District) region at our Lone Tree Colorado office, with travel to projects in the Colorado, Montana, Nebraska & surrounding markets. We offer relocation to our Denver regional office and provide per diem or relocation to the projects.

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)

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

Estimating :

Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative 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

• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field, engineering or related degree program and a minimum of 2+ years in the field of self-perform construction, performing functions as outlined above. If no degree, must have at least 6 years if related experience performing functions as outlined above.
• Must have working knowledge of scheduling, procurement, materials / purchase orders, subcontracts, contract review, and estimating for construction, and be familiar with the relevant computer systems for those functions and proficient with MS Office.
• Experience with leadership of people, great communication skills, (verbal and written), planning and organizational skills, and a passion for safety. Interested in growing skills in self-perform construction with willingness to go where the work is, within our region.

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Other Requirements :

Base Compensation : $95,000 / yr - $110,000 / yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and / or location)

This posting will be active from : 07 / 23 / 2025 - 11 / 01 / 2025

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.