Field/Office Engineer - Kiewit Building Group

Position Overview

As a Field Engineer, you will bring a positive attitude, a results-driven mindset, and unlimited potential to some of the most exciting and rewarding construction projects in the industry. 

In return, we offer extensive career opportunities, hands-on training and development, the stability of a large and well-established contractor, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the communities around us. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best—we provide fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.

Whether we’re building a hospital, a sports stadium, an educational facility, a commercial office building, an entertainment venue, or a critical government structure, our Field and Office Engineers are the boots on the ground, ensuring the job gets done right.

Our mission is to make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to do the same in our construction operations.

District Overview

Kiewit Building Group specializes in vertical construction, we build office buildings, industrial complexes, education and sports facilities, hotels, hospitals, transportation terminals, government buildings, science and technology facilities, retail and special-use facilities, and extensive interior construction with tenant improvements. Our capabilities include all facets of construction and engineering including: general contracting, construction management, design-build, design-assist and turn-key project development.

Location

We have projects across the United States, so our people must be willing to take on the next great opportunity and go where the work is! Job assignment location will be finalized closer to your start date. We offer progressive levels of relocation assistance and reimbursement as your career progresses.

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 underground tunneling 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 

Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data related 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

Ability to travel and relocate to small and large cities as business requires

Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in a construction-related field of engineering

Positive, can-do attitude

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

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 organization, time management, and attention to detail

Experience with leadership in some capacity

Reliable transportation to and from work

Previous internship experience is preferred

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

Other common names for this role: Office Engineer, Project Engineer, Field Engineer, Engineer 1

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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. Base Compensation: $80,000/yr - $90,000/yr 
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 12/23/2025 - 05/26/2026 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.
We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.