Entry Level Marine Engineering Jobs in Connecticut

Requisition ID: 181342
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Weeks Marine - Construction
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 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
Weeks Marine’s vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety. Weeks Marine is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, and manages a network of regional offices in Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Guam, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.
Location
Weeks Marine 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 North America – and maybe even beyond. The Weeks Marine Construction division's work predominantly exists along the East Coast, but we are also no strangers to chasing it elsewhere! 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

• Develop scope of knowledge, skills, and understanding of WMI operations, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in project startup, field engineering, scheduling, contracts administration, safety, estimating, engineering of temporary structures, and AutoCAD drawings for construction means and methods.
• Project submittal preparation and review.
• Follow company and work site safety policies/procedures and commit to an “Incident and Injury Free” work environment.
  

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience with a Degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or Coastal Engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Solidworks, Primavera, and HCSS Heavy Bid preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work a 40-hour work week with additional hours as required by the project.
• This position requires fluent use of the verbal and written English language
  

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, kneel, crawl, stoop, and/or sit.
• Ability to remain seated in a stationary position for long periods of time.
• Ability to navigate around the office to use equipment as needed.
• Light lifting (Up to 20 lbs) as needed.
  

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: $89,000/yr - $93,340/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
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.