Field Engineer - Heavy Civil - Northwest District 2023
Company: Kiewit Corporation
Location: Hillsboro
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Requisition ID: 166754
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Northwest 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's Northwest District is headquartered in Vancouver,
Washington. We primarily perform heavy civil projects specializing
in earth moving, transportation, roadways, water resources, and
underground utilities. We are looking for hardworking individuals
with a passion for construction who aren't afraid to get their
hands dirty! Our current opportunities are spread across the entire
west coast including Alaska and Hawaii.
Location
We have projects across the west coast including Alaska and Hawaii,
in 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 earth moving,
transportation, roadways, water resources, and underground
utilities 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
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a construction-related field of
engineering, examples are civil engineering, mechanical,
construction management, mining, geotechnical
Minimum overall GPA of 2.5
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
Base Compensation: $53,000 - $82,000
(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.
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, Hillsboro , Field Engineer - Heavy Civil - Northwest District 2023, Engineering , Hillsboro, Oregon
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