Traveling Field Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction
Listed on 2026-09-10
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Traveling Field Engineer - Heavy Civil ConstructionLocation:
Decatur, IL, US Topeka, KS, US Bloomington, MN, US Saint Louis, MO, US Minneapolis, MN, US Milwaukee, WI, US Maidson, WI, US Cleveland, OH, US Cayuga, IN, US Itasca, IL, US Beloit, WI, US Detroit, MI, US Indianapolis, IN, US Chicago, IL, US Springfield, IL, US Columbus, OH, US Kenosha, WI, US
Requisition :180107
Job Level:Mid Level
Home District/Group:Eastern District
Department:Field Operations
Market:Transportation
Employment Type:Full Time
Position OverviewThe Civil Field Engineer is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of civil work. This role serves as a key link between the office and the field, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, schedules, and quality standards. The Civil Field Engineer will assist with field operations, surveying, quantity tracking, subcontractor coordination, cost control, and project documentation.
DistrictOverview
Kiewit's Eastern District specializes in challenging heavy civil construction projects throughout the Northeast, including the metropolitan areas of New York, Chicago, Boston, and Washington DC. We are leaders in bridge, transit, foundation, tunnel, and water/wastewater construction while specializing in cast-in-place concrete, structural steel erection, earthwork, pile driving, and caissons. Kiewit's Eastern District also has a large amount of work in the energy/power sector in various northeast locations.
With our experienced and dedicated employees, extensive resources and in-depth market knowledge, the Eastern District can handle projects of any size.
This will be a travel based position. The individual will not be required to relocate, but will be expected to travel extensively.
ResponsibilitiesField 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)
- 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
- Assist in preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
- Assist in 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
- 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
- Ability to travel and relocate as needed
- 3+ years' construction field experience
- Work experience in engineering and leading engineers
- Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related
- Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
- 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,…
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