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Kiewit · 7 hours ago

Mining Engineer - Kiewit Mining Group 2026

Soda Springs, ID

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$86K/yr - $95K/yr

0+ years exp

Kiewit is one of North America’s leading contract mining companies, and they are seeking a Field Engineer to support mining operations throughout North America. This role involves developing work plans, conducting design work, and collaborating with mining and construction teams to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Building MaterialConstructionIndustrial EngineeringMiningOil and GasTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Field Operations: prepare work plans and work packages, interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft, order and schedule material deliveries and support the day-to-day operations

Office Engineering: Perform mining and civil design work to support mining and civil operations, perform takeoffs from drawings, generating change orders reviewed by Project Manager, provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations

Estimating: Review and analyze data relative to the project, complete plans and specification reviews for projects, assist with the preparation of a bid

Qualification

Mining EngineeringCivil EngineeringGeological EngineeringConstruction ManagementMining InfrastructureWork ethicTeam playerCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mining, Civil, Geological, or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other natural science engineering fields

0-2 years of experience

Ability to travel and relocate as needed

Ability to freely access all points of a project site in a wide-ranging climates and environments, including the ability to climb off and on equipment

Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative

Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time

Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity

Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives

Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

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

Preferred

Mining, Mining Infrastructure/Heavy Civil project experience is preferred

Benefits

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

Generous paid time off

Company

Kiewit

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At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.

Founded in 1884

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.kiewit.com

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