Equipment Engineer - Kiewit Equipment Services 2026

Requisition ID : 177681

Job Level : Entry Level

Home District / Group : Kiewit Equipment Services

Department : Equipment

Market : Transportation

Employment Type : Full Time

Position Overview

As an Entry Level Equipment Engineer, you will support Construction & Mining operations. This position is responsible for the planning, scheduling, budgeting, utilization and reliability of a construction and mining equipment fleet. The position will deal with day to day as well as long term issues related to an equipment fleet. The position's main focus will be to improve equipment reliability as well as implement, monitor, audit, and manage preventative maintenance programs.

District Overview

Kiewit Equipment Services (KES) helps to ensure the profitability of Kiewit projects through the improved equipment utilization and mechanical reliability by delivering world-class equipment and service.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which opens up your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets, and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. Equipment Engineers could be based across the United States.

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 to prepare for critical lifts

Use reliability and failure analysis data to increase equipment availability and reliability

Establish and maintain communications between all levels of supervision and management

Support of craft maintenance technicians – ordering parts, manage inventory, schedule crews, and manage quality and safety

Specialty projects as needed

Qualifications

Has obtained an undergraduate AS / BS degree in Diesel / Automotive Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management

1+ year of experience with equipment is preferred

1+ year of experience with equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting is preferred

Strong work ethic – Willing to do what it takes to get the job done

Strong organizational, time management and communication skills

Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on multiple projects at once while prioritizing tasks

Willingness to travel and relocate as required

Willingness to work in both office and field environments

Knowledge of CAD modeling programs is preferred

Ability to freely access all points of a construction site or equipment yard in wide-ranging climates and environment

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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.

Base Compensation : 80,000 - 90,000

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and / or location)

This posting will be active from : 09 / 10 / 2025 - 03 / 02 / 2026

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.

Company : Kiewit

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