Equipment Engineer - Kiewit Equipment Services

Position Overview

As an Entry Level Equipment Engineer at Kiewit Equipment Services, you will support Regional Construction & Mining operations. This role is responsible for the planning, scheduling, budgeting, utilization, and reliability of a construction and mining equipment fleet – with a main focus on improving equipment reliability and managing preventative maintenance programs. For this role, the start date is immediate. Your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed as you work across various locations based on project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with all federal, state, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements
• Material handling and procurement
• Create and maintain tool/filter lists and documentation
• Inspections of equipment and parts
• Logistics management and communication
• Long/short range equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting
• Planning and paperwork processing for critical lifts
• Utilize reliability and failure analysis data to improve equipment availability
• Establish and maintain communication across all levels of supervision and management
• Support craft maintenance technicians by ordering parts, managing inventory, scheduling crews, and ensuring quality and safety
• Undertake specialty projects as needed

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate AS/BS degree in Diesel/Automotive Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Construction Management
• Strong work ethic – willing to do what it takes to get the job done
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks
• Willingness to travel and relocate as required
• Ability to work in both office and field environments
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site or equipment yard under varying climates and conditions
• Regular, reliable attendance and the ability to meet deadlines consistently
• Effective communication and professional interaction with supervisors, employees, and team members
• Adherence to safety protocols and ability to follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs and equipment usage policies
• Willingness to work during normal operating hours with the flexibility for overtime and weekends as needed
• Capability to work in various locations and under different conditions

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience with equipment
• 1+ year of experience with equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting
• Knowledge of CAD modeling programs

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees and dependents
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• Life insurance, disability, and retirement plans with matching
• Generous paid time off