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Field Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction

$85k - $110k

Kiewit

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Field Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction Location: San Jose, CA, US Requisition ID: 179295 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,andanunwavering 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 the largest single public infrastructure project ever constructed in Santa Clara County. It will consist of three new stations including two mid tunnel facilities and two portals for the Tunnel Boring Machine. This is a $3B job with an estimated completion date of 2/2029 and will be the 7th largest TBM in the world. Side by side andstackedconfiguration for the tunnel and stations. It will alsoinclude SOE and slurry walls to help with ground stability, adjacent structure support,andgroundwaterbarrier. District Overview Kiewit’s Northern California District is one of Kiewit’s leading infrastructure districts specializing invarious typesof 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 basedon-site atthe projectin Santa Clara, CA. Responsibilities Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision 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 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 Qualifications 2+ years' construction field experience, preferably in Heavy Civil construction (roadway, concrete, asphalt, earthworks, Bridge, Rail, Water or Wastewater) Work experience in engineering and leading engineers Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment 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: 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 ** Base 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. There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come. Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities. We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you. Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry. We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements. Nearest Major Market: San Jose Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto Job Segment: Civil Engineer, Construction, Field Engineer, Construction Engineer, Wastewater, Engineering #J-18808-Ljbffr Kiewit

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