Civil Roadway Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers 1

Kiewit; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 112,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

An infrastructure engineering firm is seeking a mid to senior level Civil Engineer for its Transportation/Civil team in Raleigh, NC. The role includes leading design tasks, overseeing junior staff, and implementing quality assurance procedures. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, registration as a Professional Engineer, and at least 5 years of relevant experience, including the use of design software like MicroStation and AutoCAD. Comprehensive benefits are included, alongside a salary range of $112,000 - $130,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of civil/highway design experience emphasizing design-build projects.
• Experience with civil/highway/rail transportation infrastructure design.
• Ability to develop construction plans and deliver high-quality design packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead highway and civil design tasks and create preliminary design concepts.
• Oversee creation of surface models utilizing design software.
• Promote data-driven design approaches and innovate technical solutions.

Skills

Civil / highway design experience

Proficiency with MicroStation

Communication skills

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD

OpenRoads

Civil3D

Job description

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) has an immediate opening for a mid to senior level Civil Engineer in our growing Transportation/Civil team based in Westlake, TX and Raleigh, NC. You will be part of our rapidly growing Infrastructure Design Department, which includes structural, geotechnical, civil, drainage, roadway, rail, and materials disciplines, and is a multi‑faceted, leading‑edge division of Kiewit with best‑in‑class technical expertise focused on Design‑Build/Alternative delivery of infrastructure projects.

Location

This role will be based out of Kiewit’s Westlake, TX or Raleigh, NC location and includes travel opportunities to project offices and work sites. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Lead highway and civil design tasks, acting in responsible charge as needed; create preliminary design concepts and alternatives for highways and civil features to support cost estimating; oversee creation of surface models utilizing OpenRoads (ORD), Civil3D and/or other similar design software; lead interdisciplinary design coordination to ensure that project elements are compatible.
• Lead project technical meetings, provide coordination to resolve design issues.
• Promote and implement data‑driven design approaches and innovate technical solutions.
• Establish and oversee project‑specific design criteria and ensure contractual compliance through all phases of design.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and support a culture of quality across project teams and disciplines. Execute final design of project elements such as roadway geometrics, roadway design plans, wall plan and profile sheets.
• Supervise, mentor and evaluate junior staff.
• Support performance management and professional development of team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer required.
• 5+ years of civil / highway design experience with an emphasis on design‑build projects.
• Experience designing civil/highway/rail or other transportation infrastructure or similar projects.
• Experience with design‑build and other alternative delivery models is preferred.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD, Civil3D and other relevant modeling / design platforms.
• Proven ability to develop construction plans and deliver high‑quality design packages for transportation projects.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, including preparation of technical memos and presentations.

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: $112,000/yr - $130,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).

This posting will be active from: 04/09/2026 - 10/02/2026.

We offer our full‑time 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.