Field Engineer - Power Delivery

Requisition : 182225

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Delivery

Department: Field Operations

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

As a Field Engineer at Kiewit, you’ll bring bold ideas, a commitment to quality and an unwavering work ethic to the jobsite each day. In return, we offer unmatched career growth, travel opportunities, and the unique reward of building critical energy infrastructure from the ground up. Whether we’re constructing cutting-edge solar fields or building power plants that energize local communities, we rely on our driven, safety-focused, and technically skilled team members to make it happen.

The Kiewit Power Market provides direct-hire and construction services for Power Generation utilizing a union and non-union craft force. The Kiewit Power Market builds major EPC and bid-build natural gas power plants, solar fields, nuclear facilities and energy storage systems throughout North America. All of Kiewit Power is committed to Kiewit’s “Nobody Gets Hurt” Philosophy.

We are seeking individuals who are open to regular and frequent relocation for career development opportunities and who desire job responsibilities in field operations ranging from project controls, craft management, safety, quality, and contract administration. Your initial work assignment will compliment your experience and education, allowing you to make significant contributions to the project success. If you’re seeking employment with a company known for their financial stability, a broad range of specialized capabilities, commitment to people development, and an outstanding performance record you will find employment within our Power market to be fulfilling career choice, with long-term benefits.

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. While headquartered in Lenexa, KS, our Power projects span across the entire United States and candidates must be open to traveling and relocating as business requires.

• Collaborate with a dynamic team to build, estimate, and schedule, mechanical, electrical, and heavy industrial construction projects

• Prepare detailed work plans and schedules to guide project execution

• Ensure quality control, manage and track costs, purchase and manage materials, and maintain schedule and equipment logistics

• Administer safety programs with strict adherence to Kiewit’s “Nobody Gets Hurt” philosophy

• Foster and maintain strong relationships with owners and stakeholders

• Support both administrative and field operations: review drawings/specs, perform material takeoffs, and prepare cost estimates

• Supervise subcontractors, coordinate with vendors, and uphold high construction standards

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience

• Must be legally authorized to work without requiring sponsorship for employment to begin or continue employment with our company

• Knowledge of construction safety and current OSHA standards

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and owner specifications

• Familiarity with project scheduling and cost control techniques

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Hard Dollar, Revit, SAP, Pro Log or Primavera “P6” is a plus

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills

• Strong written and verbal communications skills

• Attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies

• Highly motivated with strong work ethic and a commitment to getting the job done right

• Able to work independently and part of a collaborative environment

• Physically able to navigate active construction site in varying climates and…