Requisition ID: 173726 

Job Level: Entry Level 

Home District/Group: Marine & Heavy Civil 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, 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. 

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

TIC Marine and Heavy Civil self-performs marine projects with company-owned equipment for both the public and private sector, historically focusing on the southeast coast. Our construction operations are supported by our in-house equipment department, fabrication facility and machine shop to streamline projects for our owners. Using our own equipment and fabrication facility allow us to maintain control over critical scopes, ensuring that the project stays on schedule. Past heavy-civil experiences include cast in place concrete, steel, box beam, flat slab, railroad trestle and arch bridges, bridge widening, bascule and swing bridges, box culverts, storm drainage, erosion control, dike and levee construction, concrete paving, tunnels and sound barriers. Our Marine experience includes lock and dam repairs, docks, demolition, Navy wharfs, water intake structures, steel, concrete, composite and timber piling, fender systems, dolphins, piers, dredging, marinas and LNG facilities

Location

Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida

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 for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator  Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents Qualifications 0-1 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 Reliable transportation to and from work Must have a valid Driver's License Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment

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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.

 

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.

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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