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Field Engineer - Central Region - 2026
Field Engineer - Central Region - 2026Kiewit • Omaha, NE, US
Field Engineer - Central Region - 2026

Field Engineer - Central Region - 2026

Kiewit • Omaha, NE, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

As a Field Engineer, you bring your big ideas and commitment to top quality and unwavering work ethic. We offer career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. This is a career-focused role with opportunities for growth within Kiewit's Central District.

Requisition ID : 177179

Job Level : Entry Level

  • Employment Type : Full Time
  • Department : Field Operations
  • Market : Transportation

Position Overview As a Field Engineer, you bring your big ideas and commitment to top quality and unwavering work ethic. We depend on passionate, skilled, and safety-minded professionals to get it done right. This is a career with Kiewit rather than a single project or steppingstone.

Responsibilities

Field Operations

  • 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
  • Document and communicate 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
  • Office Engineering

  • 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, RFIs, and memorandums
  • Generate change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by Project Manager
  • Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
  • Estimating

  • 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
  • Qualifications

  • Ability and willingness to travel and relocate to small and large cities as business requires
  • Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related degree preferred
  • Infrastructure / Heavy Civil project experience preferred
  • 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
  • Other common names for this role : Office Engineer, Project Engineer, Field Engineer, Engineer 1

    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 : $85,500 - $94,500

    This posting will be active from : [date not specified]

    We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans, 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.

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