Field/Office Engineer - Kiewit Bridge and Marine at Peter Kiewit Sons' in Vancouver, BC

Job description

Requisition ID: 182213 Job Level: Entry Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Bridge Marine District Department: Field Operations Market: Marine 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 building technical and traditional bridges, bridge-like structures, marine infrastructure or dredging, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. As a Field/Office Engineer, 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 from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else. District Overview Kiewit Bridge & Marine, headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, is a general contractor specializing in heavy civil, marine and industrial work throughout the United States and Canada. We pride ourselves in being a leader in technical bridge construction, including cable-stayed bridges, suspension bridges and cast-in-place/precast segmental bridges for water crossings, highway flyovers, pedestrian access, light rail guideways and other transportation infrastructure. Location Kiewit is a company that goes where the work is, which means a career with us can take you and your family to exciting parts of Northwest America – and maybe even beyond. Kiewit Bridge & Marine has active work across the Pacific Northwest and the Southeast, and a district office in Vancouver, Washington. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Must be able to travel and relocate as frequently as business needs require. These projects are happening in large cities and small towns, so you have a chance to experience it all! Responsibilities Field Engineering: Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision Perform quantity calculations 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) Assist in providing solutions related to underground tunneling and construction operations 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 Office Engineering: Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations Assist engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use Participate in the preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested Schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums Enter 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 Estimating: Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid Complete a plan and specification review