What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foundations - Field Engineer 3 position at kiewit.valhalla.stage?
Requisition ID: 177378
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Foundations Co
Department: Field Operations
Market: OGC
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Field Engineer 3 in Kiewit’s Foundations District, you will lead and oversee daily field engineering activities on complex geotechnical and deep foundation projects. You’ll provide technical guidance to field teams, ensure compliance with engineering standards, and optimize construction operations for safety, quality, and profitability. This role also includes mentoring junior engineers and coordinating closely with Superintendents and Project Managers.
District Overview
Kiewit Foundations self-performs complex geotechnical projects across North America, delivering creative, cost-efficient solutions responsive to each project's site conditions. We utilize value engineering, constructability reviews and our depth of expertise to offer constructible solutions that optimize budget and schedule. Foundations performs these operations with our fleet of specialty equipment and the management resources of one of the top builders in the country.
Location
This position will be required to travel to projects
Responsibilities
Field Engineering:
- Lead execution of deep foundation systems including drilled shafts, micropiles, helical piles, tiebacks, ground anchors, auger cast piles, driven piles, jet grouting, soil nails, vibro-compaction, stone columns, slurry walls, and secant pile walls.
- Conduct field assessments to optimize construction operations and improve profitability.
- Ensure compliance with contract specifications, geotechnical design criteria, and quality standards.
- Coordinate with Superintendents to align engineering support with construction sequencing and priorities.
- Provide technical guidance to field teams and subcontractors during installation and testing.
- Mentor and manage junior field engineers, assigning tasks and reviewing performance.
Office Engineering:
- Support project planning, scheduling, and progress tracking.
- Review and manage construction documentation including RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
- Assist with QA/QC documentation and geotechnical instrumentation monitoring.
- Interface with vendors, subcontractors, and design teams to ensure technical alignment.
- Participate in project meetings and contribute to strategic execution planning.
Estimating:
- Provide technical input during bid development and constructability reviews.
- Analyze geotechnical reports, drawings, and specifications to support accurate cost estimates.
- Evaluate subcontractor proposals and assist in scope definition and risk assessment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Construction Management.
- 5 years of experience in geotechnical construction or deep foundation systems.
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
- Proficient in construction software (e.g., Bluebeam, Procore, Primavera).
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with geotechnical instrumentation, testing procedures, and ground improvement techniques.
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Working Conditions
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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.