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Kiewit · 10 hours ago

Northwest Field Engineer 1 - Heavy Civil

Vancouver, WA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$79K/yr - $87K/yr

Kiewit is a heavy civil construction leader specializing in various infrastructure projects. They are seeking a Northwest Field Engineer to perform engineering work on heavy civil projects, assist in estimating, and support field operations.

Building MaterialConstructionIndustrial EngineeringMiningOil and GasTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

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 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

Qualification

Civil EngineeringConstruction ManagementQuantity TakeoffsTechnical DraftingEstimatingPassion for SafetyWork EthicTeam PlayerTime ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

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

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

Ability to begin or continue working with our company without requiring sponsorship for employment now or in the future

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