Home
/
Comprehensive
/
Field Engineer - Bridge & Marine
Field Engineer - Bridge & Marine-December 2024
Aberdeen
Dec 7, 2025
About Field Engineer - Bridge & Marine

  Requisition ID: 170692

  Job Level: Entry Level

  Home District/Group: Kiewit Bridge Marine District

  Department: Field Operations

  Market: Transportation

  Employment Type: Full Time

  Position Overview

  Our mission is to make a difference and we offer 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 offer 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 offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find 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, difficulty, and duration. You will also be involved in the district estimating unit at various points in your career, which involves quantity takeoffs, time studies, cost estimating, participating in estimate reviews and bid close-out.

  District Overview

  Kiewit’s Bridge & Marine District headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, operates with heavy civil, marine, and industrial capabilities across North America. We are a leader in technical and traditional bridges, bridge like structures, marine structures, and dredge work. Kiewit Bridge & Marine is also the foremost constructor of floating bridges across the United States. If you want to build iconic bridges, this is the district for you!

  Location

  We have work all across the country in large cities and small towns. A majority of our work is currently in the Puget Sound Region, however, we also have project locations in Washington, Oregon, California, Texas, Louisiana, Alabama and Alaska. One of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date.

  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 bridges and marine structures 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 bridges and marine and a strong desire to work in the heavy Civil, Construction Industry

  Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field of engineering, examples are civil engineering, mechanical, construction management, mining, geotechnical

  Minimum overall GPA of 3.0

  Experience with leadership, 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

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

  Other common names for this role: Office Engineer, Project Engineer, Field Engineer, Engineer 1, Engineer I #LI-MD2

  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: $81,900

  (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

Comments
Welcome to zdrecruit comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
SIMILAR JOBS
RN Homecare
Maxim Healthcare in Hebron, OH is hiring for a Registered Nurse (RN) to work with a pediatric patient with enteral feeds management in their own home in Vincent, OH and the surrounding areas. We have
HOURLY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (FULL TIME)
Eurest We are hiring immediately for a full time HOURLY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT position. Location: Allianz Life - 5701 Golden Hills Drive, Golden Valley, MN 55416 Note: online applications accepted
People Advisory Services - Mobility Tax Manager
EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are,
OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER
Store Dollar Tree Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today. We offer generous benefits, flexib
Senior Member of Technical Staff
Job Description Cloud Engineering Infrastructure Development - Virtual Machine Control Plane At Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), we build the future of the cloud for Enterprises as a diverse team o
shift supervisor - Store# 61251, CROSSINGS AT CONESTOGA
Join us and inspire with every cup! At Starbucks, it’s all about connection. People are at the heart of who we are, especially the people that are a part of our store team. We connect with each other
Carhop
The Job: As a SONIC Drive-In Carhop, your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC experience by: Delivering a warm, friendly, and fast experience to every guest Being a men
Security Guard - Overnight Corporate Patrol
Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workp
School Bus Driver
School Bus Driver Location3800 E Deer Park Milan Road Chattaroy, Washington 99003 USPhone NumberCategoriesDriversReq IDJR755 School Bus Driver (Open) First for a reasonFirst Student is the largest sc
CTMS Specialist
SignalPath CTMS Specialist This role requires extensive experience building out the shell of Clinical Trial Management Systems within SignalPath Job Description: Looking to hire a remote full time in
Copyright 2023-2025 - www.zdrecruit.com All Rights Reserved