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Field Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction, Water Treatment

Kiewit

San Jose, CAFull-time$85–110K/yrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$85–110K/yr
Location
San Jose, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Kiewit is hiring a Field Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction, Water Treatment. Kiewit is seeking passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to join their team as Construction Field Engineers. This role involves working on a major upgrade to the Rinconada Water Treatment Plant in Los Gatos, CA, a $305M project with an estimated completion date of April 2029. The position offers career and travel opportunities, focusing on heavy civil construction projects.

Key focus areas include Perform quantity inspections by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work, Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages, and Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data.

Successful candidates bring 2+ Years Construction Field Experience, Undergraduate Degree In Civil Engineering Or Construction Management, and Ability To Read Engineering Plans. Important skills include Collaborative Relationships, Engineering Plan Analysis, Specification Analysis, Contract Document Analysis, Discrepancy Identification, and Motivation. Preferred (not required): Quantity Inspections, Work Plan Preparation, Work Package Preparation, and Field Surveying.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Collaborative RelationshipsEngineering Plan AnalysisSpecification AnalysisContract Document AnalysisDiscrepancy IdentificationMotivationTaking InitiativeStrong Work EthicCommitment to Ethics and IntegrityPassion for SafetyInterpersonal CommunicationCommunicationOrganizationTime ManagementAttention to DetailProductivityMeeting DeadlinesEffective InteractionSafe Work PracticesFollowing InstructionsQuantity InspectionsWork Plan PreparationWork Package PreparationField SurveyingWork Layout SupportAs-Built Data CompilationDaily Labor Timesheet ProcessingJob Hazard Analysis PreparationJobsite Safety ReviewsToolbox MeetingsMass Safety MeetingsSafety TrainingMaterial OrderingMaterial Delivery SchedulingWork Group CoordinationField Operations Supervision

Qualifications

2+ Years Construction Field ExperienceUndergraduate Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or RelatedAbility to Travel and RelocateRegular, Reliable AttendanceWork Overtime and WeekendsHeavy Civil Construction Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Requisition ID: 180716

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Northern California District

Department: Field Operations

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Our mission is to make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, providing drinking water to communities, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing.

We are adding Construction Field Engineers to work on a major upgrade to the Rinconada Water Treatment Plant in Los Gatos, CA. The improvements will include building a new ozone generation facility, liquid oxygen system, chlorine contact basin and advanced filtration systems. This is a $305M project with an estimated completion date of 4/2029.

District Overview

Kiewit’s Northern California District is one of Kiewit’s leading infrastructure districts specializing in various types of work in the heavy civil, power, transportation, and water resource markets. Although most of our work is regionally based in Northern California, we also pursue various projects across the west coast. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry and seek a long-term career.

Location

Location: This role will be based on-site at the project in Los Gatos , CA.

Responsibilities

  • Perform quantity inspections by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work

  • Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with craft and staff to support effective communication and successful project execution

  • 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

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Qualifications

  • 2+ years' construction field experience, preferably in Heavy Civil construction (roadway, concrete, asphalt, earthworks, Bridge, Rail, Water or Wastewater)

  • Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related

  • Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents

  • 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

  • Ability to travel and relocate as needed

  • Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

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: $85,000 - $110,000 ** This position may qualify for a cost-of-living adjustment added to base salary for employees based in select Northern California locations.

(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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: Kiewit

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