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... desalination plants across North America. Because our people receive continuous and extensive ... Schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others * Assist in the maintenance of ...

... desalination plants across North America. Because our people receive continuous and extensive ... Schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others * Assist in the maintenance of ...

... desalination plants across North America. Because our people receive continuous and extensive ... Schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others * Assist in the maintenance of ...

Staff Facilities Engineer

Oceanside, CA · On-site

$127K - $150K/yr

... desalination, industrial high-purity water, surface water treatment, wastewater treatment and ... No direct reports within the organization; oversees stakeholders of project, e.g., Engineers ...

Staff Facilities Engineer

Oceanside, CA · On-site

$127K - $150K/yr

... desalination, industrial high-purity water, surface water treatment, wastewater treatment and ... No direct reports within the organization; oversees stakeholders of project, e.g., Engineers ...

$155K/yr

... desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Learn more at www ... with direct involvement in ultra-pure water (UPW), wastewater treatment, water reuse, or related ...

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What is the difference between Director Desalination Engineer vs Desalination Engineer?

AspectDirector Desalination EngineerDesalination Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, with extensive experience in desalination projectsRequires a Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or related field, with relevant desalination experience
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages projects, and oversees strategic planning in desalination facilitiesPerforms technical design, operation, and troubleshooting of desalination systems
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large water treatment companies, government agencies, and industrial sectorsCommonly employed in engineering firms, water treatment plants, and research institutions

The main difference is that the Director Desalination Engineer focuses on leadership, strategic planning, and project management, while the Desalination Engineer handles technical design and system operation. Both roles require relevant engineering credentials, but the director position involves higher-level oversight and decision-making.

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Field Engineer

Field Engineer

Kiewit

Westlake, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago


Kiewit Corporation rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 133 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 78 rated construction


Job description

Requisition ID: 180535
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Water Facilities South
Department: Field Operations
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Field Engineer, you bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality and 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. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make a difference in our construction operations. Whether we're upgrading waste water treatment plants, tunneling through mountains, increasing the capacity of reservoirs, or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-driven construction professionals to get it done right.
District Overview
Kiewit Water Facilities South specializes in constructing water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and desalination plants across North America. Because our people receive continuous and extensive training, hands-on experience, and challenging responsibilities from day one, they quickly develop the expertise that has earned our district its reputation as the premier contractor in the southeast United States.
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. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.This particular position is focused in states located in the Southeast area of the United States to include, FL, LA, MS.
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 earth moving, transportation, roadways, water resources, and underground utilities 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
  • Must be willing and able to work in the heavy Civil, Construction Industry
  • Bachelor's Degree in a construction-related field of engineering, examples are civil engineering, mechanical, construction management, mining, geotechnical
  • Willingness to travel and relocate to small and large cities as business requires as we operate on a national scale, not regional
  • 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 including working rotating schedules, shift work, or weekend work as required by projects
  • 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
  • Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
  • Strong time management ability and attention to detail
  • Must have a valid Driver's License
  • Reliable transportation to and from work
  • Previous internship experience is preferred
  • Ability to begin or continue working with our company without requiring sponsorship for employment now or in the future

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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.
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.

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Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

Industry

Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1884