Job Information
Kiewit Field/Office Engineer - Kiewit Building Group in Washington, District Of Columbia
Requisition ID: 170817
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Building Group
Department: Field Operations
Market: Building
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Field and Office Engineer, you bring your positive attitude, results-focused performance, and unlimited potential to some of the most exciting and rewarding construction projects in the industry. In return, we offer huge career opportunities, hands-on training and development, the stability of a large and established contractor, and the chance to positively affect the communities around us. There is a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else. Whether we’re building a hospital, a sports stadium, an education facility, a commercial office building, an entertainment venue, or a critical government building, our Field and Office Engineers are the boots on the ground getting the job done right.
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
May work in a discipline-specific area on a large project or on a small project overseeing multiple job functions.
Support construction activities by planning, organizing, and implementing the following functions: safety, quality control, project controls and scheduling, engineering interface, subcontracts and materials management, and purchasing.
Assist project management in expediting material deliveries, estimating and processing change orders, preparing monthly billings, and preparing shop drawings.
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, Engineer I
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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 - $90,000
(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