Field Engineer - Mid Level

Kiewit TIC Power District Field Operations – Mid Level Field Engineer (Power Market)

Location: Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi

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.

Responsibilities

Field Engineering:

• Assist in the interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
• Assist in managing the Document Control procedure in the field
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining the 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
• Assure that quality inspections are being done and sign-off documentation is collected/assist in managing the quality plan
• Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets and calculating daily costs
• Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)
• Participate in job site safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
• Order and schedule material deliveries
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the job site
• Supervise field operations
• Assist in managing subcontractors

Office Engineering:

• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operation
• Assist Engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use
• Assist in the preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
• Assist in scheduling maintenance and performing updates as directed by others
• Assist with Document Control to ensure that only current revisions of documentation are being used
• Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums
• Assist with entering 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
• Prepare documentation for weekly and monthly reports to management

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 supervisor
• Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed

• 3+ years' field experience in electrical, mechanical or piping within construction or industrial projects.

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies

• Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

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

• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship, both now and in the future

• Working Conditions

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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.

• Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.