Entry Level Solutions Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

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-minded 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 build the biggest, most exciting projects.

The Kiewit Foundations Co. team self performs complex geotechnical projects across North America. We deliver creative, cost-efficient solutions that are responsive to each project's specific site conditions. We utilize value engineering and constructability reviews, and our depth of expertise to offer constructible solutions that optimize budget and schedule. We perform these operations with our fleet of specialty equipment and the management resources of one of the top builders in the country.
We are looking for hands-on, engineers excited to be both in the field and office supporting project and estimating work. We are looking for people pursuing one of the following college majors:  Civil, Mining, Mechanical, & Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Management related degrees. These Entry Level Engineers will be required to perform engineering work in connection with a wide range of underground and foundations projects that range in size, difficulty, and duration.  Entry Level Engineers will be involved in the district estimating unit at various points in a career, which involves quantity takeoffs, time studies, cost estimating, participating in estimate reviews and bid close-out.

Kiewit 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. Kiewit Foundations conducts its operations primarily through Kiewit Infrastructure Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, we construct both deep underground and foundation projects across the U.S. and Canada related to transportation, water/wastewater, power, mining, and telecommunications to name a few. These projects are happening in large cities and small towns, so you have a chance to experience it all!

Field Engineering:
    Assist in the interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
    Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining the 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)
    Participate in job site safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
    Order and schedule material deliveries
    Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the job site
    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
    Assist in the preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
    Assist in scheduling 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
    Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with job site 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

    Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a closely related degree 
    1 - 3 years of experience working in Deep Foundations/Heavy Civil construction environment preferred
    Interest in deep foundations work such as piling, ground improvement and earth retention
    Committed to the construction industry and not the design industry- this is a hands-on, construction career
    Knowledge and passion for construction safety- OSHA certification preferred 
    Must be willing to relocate throughout career 
    The ability to access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates, environments, and terrain 
    Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
    Strong organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills
    Strong written and verbal communication 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. This position will require more than 40 hours/week.
    Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint #LI-AK1