Job Details
** Field Engineer 2- Kiewit Power Delivery- Midwest**
Location: Lenexa, KS, US
**Requisition ID: **132679****
**Job Level: **Mid Level****
**Department: **Project Engineering****
**Market: **Power****
**Employment Type: **Full Time****
****Position Overview****
The Field/Office Engineer in the Midwest Region is involved with planning in preparation for Power delivery projects in the Midwest, and then assisting in the management of these projects at the construction sites. Frequent travel is required between the central office in Lenexa, KS to the various jobs. This position requires working in the field to assess the progress of work at the job site, assist the crews by assuring proper drawings/documentation are in hand, procure materials and verify delivery, assist in obtaining equipment and tooling, and communicate regularly with the job site teams and the central office.
****District Overview****
Kiewit Power Delivery (KPD) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Delivery Services utilizing organized and open shop labor force. Kiewit Power Delivery throughout North America currently consists of Transmission & Distribution, Wind and Solar Projects. All of Kiewit Power is committed to Kiewits Nobody Gets Hurt Philosophy.
****Location****
The Central office is in Lenexa, KS. We have small Power Delivery projects in the Midwest states. Applicants must be willing to travel regularly to these projects and stay locally at times as the need arises. Project locations may be located in both rural and urban areas.
****Responsibilities****
Field Engineering:
Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
Assist in managing the Document Control procedure in the field
Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining the 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
Assure that quality inspections are being done and sign-off documentation is collected/assist in managing the quality plan
Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets and calculating daily costs
Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs)
Participate in job site safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
Order and schedule material deliveries
Plan, schedule, and coordinate workgroups on the job site
Supervise field operations
Assist in managing subcontractors
Office Engineering:
Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents
Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operation
Assist Engineers to gather and preparing 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 with Document Control to assure that only current revisions of documentation are being used
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
Prepare documentation for weekly and monthly reports to management
Estimating:
Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in the preparation of a bid
Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the supervisor
Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents
****Qualifications****
Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management or related degree, or equivalent experience in a construction-related position
3 plus years of related professional experience in the construction field
Ability to travel and relocate as required
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship, both now and in the future
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**Additional Requirements:**
* Absent an approved exemption, due to federal, state, local, provincial and/or client-requirements, **this position requires an individual to be fully vaccinated by an FDA-approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccine** upon hire and as a condition of continued employment.
*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.*
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With Kiewit, youll have the potential to work on a variety of projects in seven major markets. From railroads to tunnels, renewable energy to biofuels, youll be part of a mission thats bigger than you can imagine.
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