Field Engineer

KE&G Construction Inc. is one of southern Arizona’s leading heavy-civil contractors. We currently have an opening for an entry-level Field Engineer. KE&G is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women and minorities to apply for all open positions.  The ideal candidate for this job should have the following credentials:

REQUIREMENTS:

• Highly motivated with an overwhelming desire to learn and advance your career as an employee-owner.
• KE&G will provide all necessary training to help you Build Your Future and excel at KE&G.
• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or 4 years equivalent construction experience.
• Should possess functional knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems and Office products.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable past driving related history.
• This is a safety-sensitive position, you will need to pass a pre-employment and subsequent random drug screenings.
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.

PERSONAL SKILLS:

• Each candidate is expected to have a positive attitude and be able to work with fellow employee-owners.
• Must be able to communicate via written and oral communication effectively.
• Have exceptional organizational skills and a take-charge attitude.
• Be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Implementation of Company and Project Safety Plans
• Assist field teams with safety and technical needs
• Working with the project team, help develop a Hazard Risk Analysis Matrix
• Training and Onboarding scheduling
• Production tracking and reporting
• Material procurement
• Coordination and communication with the project and safety team.
• Development and estimation of material quantities required for construction.
• Field verification of production quantities and rates of production.
• Monitor and track quality control issues of various materials related to the construction of various projects.
• Verification of material deliveries for conformance to project plans and specifications.
• Preparing and tracking project submittals.
• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors and material deliveries.
• Assist Project Managers with pay applications, job forecasting, change orders, etc.
• Prior to project start, obtain all necessary permitting, responsible for bluestake (utilities locate), review bid, plans and specifications.

PREFERED EXPERIENCE

• Heavy Civil and/or Industrial Construction
• Read and understand project documents, including plans, specifications, special provisions, etc.
• Experience with Heavy Job system is a plus.