Mining Engineer - Kiewit Mining Group - at Kiewit Anchorage, AK

Position Overview

As a Field Engineer, you will support Kiewit Mining operations throughout North America. This position is responsible for developing work plans, design work, quantity tracking, surveying, and working with our mining and construction teams. In performing this work, the Field Engineer will gain hands‑on experience in safely planning and executing work across our operations.

Kiewit Mining Group has grown steadily to become one of North America’s leading contract mining companies operating in a range of commodities, including gold, coal, oil sands, iron ore, phosphate, talc, and aggregates. We are built on a solid foundation of safety, quality, production and integrity. As part of Kiewit, we integrate 135 years of construction and engineering experience to provide holistic solutions to the industry that are unmatched.

Current possible locations include:
Gillette, WY;
Soda Springs, ;
Tok, AK;
Lone Tree, CO.

• Field Operations: prepare work plans and work packages, interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft, order and schedule material deliveries, and support day‑to‑day operations.
• Office Engineering: perform mining and civil design work to support operations, take off drawings, generate change orders reviewed by the Project Manager, provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.
• Estimating: review and analyze data related to the project, complete plans and specification reviews, and assist with bid preparation.

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mining, Civil, Geological, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other natural science engineering fields.
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
• Mining or Mining Infrastructure/Heavy Civil project experience is preferred.
• Ability to access all points of a project site in a wide range of climates and environments, including climbing off and on equipment.
• Highly motivated with a demonstrated passion for excellence and 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, ensuring no one 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.

• 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, understanding and following 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.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY: may work at various locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $82,000/yr - $90,600/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).

We offer our full‑time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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.

Company:
Kiewit