Field Engineer 1 - Northern California District (Kiecon)

Requisition ID: 182136

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Northern California District

Department: Field Operations

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Field Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering complex infrastructure projects while developing the technical, leadership, and problem-solving skills needed for a successful construction career. At Kiewit, you'll work alongside industry experts in a fast-paced environment where safety, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we do. Whether we're producing critical infrastructure components, upgrading wastewater facilities, expanding transportation networks, or building bridges that connect communities, you'll help turn plans into reality and make a lasting impact.

District Overview

Mammoth Precast Solutions is a subsidiary of Kiewit, one of the largest engineering and construction organizations in North America. We provide clients with state-of-the-art operations to ensure the highest quality precast concrete projects. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry rather than design.

Location

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. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. Kiewit's Northern California District is headquartered in Fairfield, CA. We have projects scattered throughout the state of California, in large cities and small towns. This position however is to be based out of Antioch, CA at our Precast Facility known as Kie-Con, Inc.

Responsibilities

Field Operations

• Interpret drawings and specifications for craft and field personnel.
• Assist with work planning, work package development, and material procurement.
• Coordinate material deliveries and production schedules.
• Support the superintendent with pile production, loadout activities, and day-to-day operations.
• Perform monthly material inventory and maintain accurate records.
• Update and manage production casting schedules within company systems.

Office Engineering

• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications.
• Assist with the preparation and tracking of change orders for Project Manager review.
• Provide field support and coordinate subcontractor activities.
• Attend daily production meetings and document key discussions and action items.
• Utilize technical and problem-solving skills to support operational efficiency and issue resolution.

Estimating

• Review project documents, plans, and specifications to support bid preparation.
• Analyze project data and assist with cost and scope evaluations.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and solicit pricing for bid packages.
• Maintain and update estimating information within company systems.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering, construction management or related degree
• Infrastructure/Heavy Civil project experience is preferred
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• 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, goals, and objectives
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

Other common names for this role: Office Engineer, Engineer 1, Engineer I

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: $87,000/yr - $96,000/yr

(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.