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Field Engineer - Building Group-August 2024
Lincoln
Aug 5, 2025
About Field Engineer - Building Group

  Requisition ID: 170958

  Job Level: Mid Level

  Home District/Group: Kiewit Building Group

  Department: Project Engineering

  Market: Transportation

  Employment Type: Full Time

  Position Overview

  As an Engineer 2, you will play a significant part in the success of planning, organizing and implementing project engineering & project controls tasks. Excellent communication, attention to detail and an ability to work well in a team environment are considered critical to this position. We are looking for individuals with motivation and eagerness to expand their skillset in infrastructure construction.

  District Overview

  Kiewit Building Group specializes in constructing office buildings, industrial complexes, education and sports facilities, hotels, hospitals, transportation terminals, science and technology facilities, manufacturing, retail and special-use facilities and extensive interior construction with tenant improvements. Its capabilities include general construction, construction management, design-build, design-assist and turn-key project development. Kiewit also provides fast, accurate preconstruction project management services. During the past 10 years, Kiewit has performed construction services for more than 1,100 vertical construction projects, totaling $7.5 billion in revenue.

  Location

  This position will be based at our headquarters in Omaha, NE.

  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.

  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)

  • 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

  Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field of engineering or equivalent experience and education

  At least 2 years of experience in the construction field

  Must have working knowledge and be able to direct the operations of at least these management systems: scheduling - CPM, unit man-hour performance, material control, estimating and subcontracts.

  Experience with leadership and management of people, communication (verbal and written), planning and organization.

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  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.

  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

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