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Field Engineer - Heavy Civil - Kiewit Foundations Co 2026

at Peter Kiewit Sons'

📍 Omaha, NE, US Unknown 💰 $81K – $91K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
Salary $81K – $91K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience entry
Exp. Years Entry level
Education Pursuing or completed college major in Civil, Mining, Mechanical, Geotechnical Engineering, or Construction Management
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

This role involves supporting heavy civil construction projects, focusing on geotechnical and foundation work, with responsibilities including interpreting drawings, performing quantity calculations, and assisting in project estimation.

  • 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
  • Support underground and foundation projects
  • Participate in project estimating and bid review processes

The position requires knowledge of construction management, civil, geotechnical, mining, or mechanical engineering principles, with skills in blueprint reading, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimation, primarily in heavy civil projects.

The ideal candidate is an entry-level civil or geotechnical engineer with a passion for heavy civil construction projects. They should have strong skills in interpreting drawings, performing quantity calculations, and supporting underground and foundation work, with a safety-minded approach.

Interpretation of drawings and specificationsQuantity calculationsWork preparation
Experience with underground and foundation projectsEstimating experienceBid review participation
AutoCADMicrosoft OfficeProject Management Software
Interpretation of drawings and specificationsQuantity calculationsWork preparationConstruction managementCivil engineeringGeotechnical engineering
Civil EngineeringMining EngineeringMechanical EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringConstruction ManagementQuantity TakeoffsCost EstimatingWork InterpretationBlueprint ReadingSpecifications Analysis
CommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingWork EthicAttention to DetailSafety-mindedness
Industry Construction & Civil Engineering
Job Function Supporting geotechnical and foundation construction projects through engineering and estimation tasks
Field EngineerHeavy CivilKiewit FoundationsConstructionGeotechnical ProjectsUnderground ProjectsFoundation ProjectsQuantity TakeoffsCost EstimatingBlueprint ReadingSpecificationsConstruction ManagementCivil EngineeringMining EngineeringMechanical EngineeringGeotechnical Engineering

Lack of relevant engineering coursework or degree, No experience with construction or geotechnical projects, Unwillingness to work in Omaha, NE

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