Lead Field Engineer

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary engineering authority on-site, providing leadership in health and safety and quality reporting.
• Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
• Perform quantity calculations, material takeoffs, and basic engineering calculations.
• Assist in field surveying, work layout support, and the compilation of as-built data.
• Supervise field operations and coordinate work groups on the jobsite.
• Manage office engineering tasks including RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, and project recordkeeping.
• Support estimating efforts by reviewing historical data and performing plan/specification reviews.

Requirements

• 5+ years of construction field experience.
• Proven experience leading engineers.
• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Ability to read, analyze, and identify discrepancies in engineering plans and contract documents.
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
• Ability to access all points of a construction site in various climates and environments.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Retirement plans with company matching.
• Generous paid time off.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life and disability insurance.

About the Company

Kiewit Power Constructors (KPC) provides direct-hire construction services for power generation utilizing a union craft force. KPC builds major EPC power plant and solar projects throughout North America, providing communities with dependable energy and infrastructure.