Entry Level Field/Office Engineer - Southwest District (2023)
Company: Kiewit Corporation
Location: Peoria
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Requisition ID: 158060
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Southwest District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Our mission is to make a di---erence and we o---er opportunities
for you to make one too. We depend on our passionate, skilled, and
safety-minded construction professionals to
get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top
quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we o---er huge
career and travel opportunities with the satisfaction of building
the next big thing from the ground up (or under). There's a reason
Kiewit attracts the best: we o---er fast-paced excitement and
ful---llment you won't ---nd anywhere else. In addition, we look to
hire you to join the entire Kiewit family for a career. This is not
just a job, single project, or steppingstone
You will be required to perform engineering work in connection with
a wide variety of heavy civil projects that range in size,
di---culty, and duration. You will also be involved in the district
estimating unit at various points in your career, which involves
quantity takeo---s, time studies, cost estimating, participating in
estimate reviews and bid close-out.
District Overview
Kiewit Southwest District specializes in heavy civil,
transportation and water projects, we typically self-perform a
large portion of the work. We self-perform work such as mass
grading, drainage, PCCP paving, utilities and more. We are looking
for people committed to the construction industry with safety,
quality, costs and schedule in mind.
Location
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
opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is
available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and
career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure
is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. Although headquartered
in Phoenix, Arizona, the Southwest District has projects that span
across the entire nation for rail specific projects. Our work spans
as far north as Washington and as far east as Texas. Our projects
are in both large cities and small towns, so our people must be
willing to go where the work is. Job assignment location will be
determined closer to your start date. Must be able to travel and
relocate as business requires.
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 heavy civil,
transportation and water projects 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
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
Must be willing and able to work in the Heavy Civil, Construction
Industry
Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction
management or related degree, examples are civil engineering,
mechanical, construction management, mining, geotechnical
Experience with leadership and management of people, communication
(written and verbal), planning, and organization
Willingness to travel and relocate to small and large cities as
business requires as we operate on a national scale, not
regional
Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in
wide-ranging climates and environment
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 including working rotating schedules, shift
work, or weekend work as required by projects
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 time management ability and attention to detail
Must have a valid Driver's License
Reliable transportation to and from work
Previous internship experience is preferred
Ability to begin or continue working with our company without
requiring sponsorship for employment now or in the future
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Other common names for this role: Office Engineer, Project
Engineer, Field Engineer, Engineer 1, Engineer I
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.
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment 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.
Company: Kiewit
Keywords: Kiewit Corporation, Peoria , Entry Level Field/Office Engineer - Southwest District (2023), Administration, Clerical , Peoria, Arizona
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