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FMI Aerostructures

CNC Programmer

Valencia, CA

$40 - $75/hr

Coordinates with engineering and manufacturing staff to resolve issues regarding manufacturability ... Must have knowledge of high temp alloy metals such as titanium, Inconel, aluminum and stainless ...

FMI Aerostructures

CNC Programmer

Valencia, CA · On-site

$40 - $75/hr

Requirements: · A minimum of 5 years' experience in CNC programming · Experience programming 5 Axis vertical and horizontal mill machines. · Must have knowledge of high temp alloy metals such as ...

Aerotek

Cmm Programmer

Anaheim, CA

$33 - $40/hr

CMM Programmer The CMM Programmer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing CMM ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical ...

FMI Aerostructures

CNC Programmer

Valencia, CA · On-site

$40 - $75/hr

Requirements • A minimum of 5 years' experience in CNC programming • Experience programming 5 Axis vertical and horizontal mill machines. • Must have knowledge of high temp alloy metals such as ...

Plus One, an Optum Company

$15 - $25/hr

This is a temporary fulltime position expected to run through midJuly. The temporary duration may ... Develop comprehensive progressive fitness programming to support and motivate participants and ...

Pathway Group

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CNC Lathe Programmer | 1st Shift | $30-$45/hr.

Chino Hills, CA · On-site

$30 - $45/hr

Required during the week; some weekend overtime required Employment Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire ... Pathway Group Position Summary Pathway Group is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Programmer for a ...

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Project Engineer - Infrastructure/Transportation

Kiewit Corporation

Santa Barbara, CA • On-site

$115K - $121K/yr

Full-time, Per diem

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Kiewit Corporation rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 137 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

24th of 80 rated construction

Job description

Requisition ID: 179848 

Job Level: Mid Level 

Home District/Group: Southern California District 

Department: Project Engineering 

Market: Water/Wastewater 

Employment Type: Full Time 
 

Position Overview

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the administrative and technical aspects of constructing a project, managing a team of field and cost engineers. Do you have strong interpersonal and information management skills?  In this role, you will be the main conduit of information between the construction manager and the team for cost, revenue, cash flow information. Do you have strong mentorship skills?  You will have the opportunity to develop the people below you. If this sounds like a match for you, read on!

District Overview

Kiewit's Southern California District is one of Kiewit's leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil projects that include earth moving, water/wastewater, transportation, roadways, and power projects. Most of our work is concentrated in the Southern California region, with some work in Hawaii.

Location

Kiewit's Southern California District is based out of the Santa Fe Springs, CA office, soon Costa Mesa, and supports projects throughout the Southern California region, building out project/construction schedules for all types of infrastructure work across the region.
Our culture is built on opportunity. We go where the work is-giving you access to exciting projects nationwide and endless chances to grow your career.
When you join us, you'll work on projects across the U.S. with relocation assistance or per diem and paid trips home. Plus, we offer personalized development plans to help you reach your goals and maximize your potential.
Check out our current project locations below-and stay tuned for even more as new opportunities unfold in 2026!
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Diego, CA
- Honolulu, HI
- Idaho Falls, ID
- Westlake, TX
- Medford, OR
- Gresham, OR
- Tucson, AZ
- Phoenix, AZ

Responsibilities

  Perform scheduling of the project
  Revenue, cost, and cash flow management
  Temp engineering
  Permanent design management and quality control
  Project closeout
  Client relations
  Assist in Operations planning
  Administer contracts and subcontracts

Qualifications


  Undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering or equivalent.
  5+ years' work experience in construction or engineering.
  Experience managing engineers.
  Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
  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.
  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 organization, time management, and attention to detail.

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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.

Base Compensation: $115,938 - $121,459

(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.

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About Kiewit

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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

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