What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Engineer 1 position at kiewit.valhalla.stage?
Requisition ID: 172164
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Field Operations
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Entry-Level Field Engineer. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced construction professionals to support the construction process from pre-construction to project closeout.
District Overview
Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.
Location
Omaha
Responsibilities
Assist in the development of project plans and schedules
Review and interpret project specifications and drawings
Monitor project progress and report on construction activities to management
Conduct field inspections to ensure compliance with design and specifications
Support the preparation of change orders and project documentation
Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials and equipment
Perform quantity take-offs and assist in estimating activities as required
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field
0-2 years of experience in the construction industry
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Willingness to travel and work on job sites as required
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.
