Field Engineer - Kiewit Power Delivery

Requisition ID : 177467

Job Level : Entry Level

Home District / Group : Kiewit Power Delivery

Department : Field Operations

Market : Power

Employment Type : Full Time

Position Overview

As a Field Engineer , you bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality and unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building "the next big thing" from the ground up. There's a reason Kiewit attracts the best : we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won't find anywhere else. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make a difference in our construction operations. Whether we're boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Delivery is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the transmission and distribution market from high voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution and automation design and construction capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil & gas markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 140 years of construction and engineering experience that provides holistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Our rapidly growing power delivery business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities that we live. We have invested in industry leading design technology and platforms while also expanding our construction equipment fleet with the most advanced, and safest equipment on the market. We are committed to building upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft with the best tooling and safety programs available.

We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit's vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, mining, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.

Location

This position will be located in one of our area offices and / or on one of our project sites. Candidate must be open to traveling and relocating as needed.

Responsibilities

Work with a vibrant and diverse team to build, estimate, and schedule mechanical, electrical and heavy industrial construction.

Support both administrative and construction activities as assigned by supervisor; review proposals, specifications and drawings, perform material takeoffs, prepare cost estimates and attend pre-bid investigation meetings.

Learn to supervise subcontractors and communicate with vendors.

Prepare work plans, assure quality control, manage and track costs and materials, schedule equipment, administer safety programs and maintain exceptional owner relations.

Relocate as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Knowledge of construction safety and current federal & OSHA requirements

Broad knowledge and ability to understand project scheduling and cost control as well as to read and understand project owner specifications and engineering drawings

Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office

Familiarity with SureTrak, Hard Dollar, Revit, SAP, Pro Log and / or Primavera "P6" is a plus

Strong organizational and time management skills

Strong written and verbal communications skills; strong attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies

Strong work ethic - highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment

Ability to travel and / or relocate as required

Reliable transportation to and from work #LI-KK

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company : Kiewit