Construction Equipment Engineer - Kiewit Equipment Services - Fall 2026
Kiewit
Vancouver, WA · Posted October 14, 2026
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About the job
Requisition ID: 182744
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
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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: 10/14/2026 - 12/22/2026
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.