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Field Engineer - Power Market

Kiewit • Ridgeland, MS • 3h ago

Requisition ID: 181625

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Power Market

Department: Field Operations

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Field Engineer at Kiewit, you'll bring bold ideas, a commitment to quality and an unwavering work ethic to the jobsite each day. In return, we offer unmatched career growth, travel opportunities, and the unique reward of building critical energy infrastructure from the ground up. Whether we're constructing cutting-edge solar fields or building power plants that energize local communities, we rely on our driven, safety-focused, and technically skilled team members to make it happen.

District Overview

The Kiewit Power Market provides direct-hire and construction services for Power Generation utilizing a union and non-union craft force. The Kiewit Power Market builds major EPC and bid-build natural gas power plants, solar fields, nuclear facilities and energy storage systems throughout North America. All of Kiewit Power is committed to Kiewit's "Nobody Gets Hurt" Philosophy.

We are seeking individuals who are open to regular and frequent relocation for career development opportunities and who desire job responsibilities in field operations ranging from project controls, craft management, safety, quality, and contract administration. Your initial work assignment will compliment your experience and education, allowing you to make significant contributions to the project success. If you're seeking employment with a company known for their financial stability, a broad range of specialized capabilities, commitment to people development, and an outstanding performance record you will find employment within our Power market to be fulfilling career choice, with long-term benefits.

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. While headquartered in Lenexa, KS, our Power projects span across the entire United States and candidates must be open to traveling and relocating as business requires.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a dynamic team to build, estimate, and schedule, mechanical, electrical, and heavy industrial construction projects

Prepare detailed work plans and schedules to guide project execution

Ensure quality control, manage and track costs, purchase and manage materials, and maintain schedule and equipment logistics

Administer safety programs with strict adherence to Kiewit's "Nobody Gets Hurt" philosophy

Foster and maintain strong relationships with owners and stakeholders

Support both administrative and field operations: review drawings/specs, perform material takeoffs, and prepare cost estimates

Supervise subcontractors, coordinate with vendors, and uphold high construction standards

Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience

Must be legally authorized to work without requiring sponsorship for employment to begin or continue employment with our company

Knowledge of construction safety and current OSHA standards

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and owner specifications

Familiarity with project scheduling and cost control techniques

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Hard Dollar, Revit, SAP, Pro Log or Primavera "P6" is a plus

Exceptional organizational and time management skills

Strong written and verbal communications skills

Attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies

Highly motivated with strong work ethic and a commitment to getting the job done right

Able to work independently and part of a collaborative environment

Physically able to navigate active construction site in varying climates and conditions

Willingness to relocate and travel as required

Access to reliable transportation to and from work

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: $85,000 - $90,000

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 09/01/2026 - 12/31/2026

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.

Company: Kiewit

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