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Kiewit · 19 hours ago

Field Engineer - Central Region - 2026

Louisville, KY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$86K/yr - $94K/yr

Kiewit is a leading construction company that offers exciting career opportunities and the chance to make a significant impact in the field of construction operations. As a Field Engineer, you will be responsible for interpreting drawings, preparing work plans, conducting quality inspections, and supervising field operations while ensuring safety and efficiency on job sites.

Building MaterialConstructionIndustrial EngineeringMiningOil and GasTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft

Prepare work plans and work packages

Conduct quality inspections

Order and schedule material deliveries including supplies

Assist in tasks like field surveying, labor timesheets, and preparing JHA's

Documents and communicates schedule progress and quantities to support 3-week and 90-day schedule updates

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 with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management

Assist in maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including but not limited to submittals, daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums

Generate change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by Project Manager

Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations

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

Qualification

Civil EngineeringConstruction ManagementInfrastructure Project ExperienceMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookWork EthicInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTime ManagementAttention to Detail

Required

Ability and willingness to travel and relocate to small and large cities as business requires

Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt

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

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Outlook

Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives

Strong time management ability and attention to detail

Must have valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to and from work

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

Preferred

Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related degree preferred

Infrastructure/Heavy Civil project experience preferred

Benefits

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

Generous paid time off

Company

Kiewit

Glassdoor3.8

At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.

Founded in 1884

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.kiewit.com

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