Civil Roadway Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers 1

Kiewit; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 112,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering is seeking a mid- to senior-level Civil Engineer based in Westlake, TX or Raleigh, NC to lead highway and civil design within the Transportation/Civil team. You will mentor junior staff and drive design excellence on design‑build projects.

The role requires a PE license, 5+ years of related experience, and proficiency with ORD, Civil3D, MicroStation and AutoCAD. Travel to project offices is expected; remote work is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer license required.
• 5+ years of civil/highway design experience with emphasis on design-build projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead highway and civil design tasks and create preliminary design concepts.
• Oversee surface models using OpenRoads (ORD), Civil3D and/or other similar design software.
• Lead interdisciplinary design coordination to ensure compatibility.
• Lead project technical meetings and coordinate to resolve design issues.
• Promote and implement data-driven design approaches and innovative solutions.
• Establish and oversee design criteria and ensure contractual compliance through all phases of design.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and supervise junior staff.
• Support performance management and professional development of team members.

Skills

Civil design

Highway design

OpenRoads

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Mentoring juniors

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

AutoCAD

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, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the Design-Build/Alternative delivery of infrastructure projects.

District Overview

2025 ENR National Contractor Rankings #1 for Transportation and #3 Top 100 design build firms

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus.

Clients benefit from Kiewit’s proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company, in all major markets, sharing to experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures – we build relationships, strengthen communities, and expand workforce capacity. We don't just build projects; we build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan (RRSP), and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success.

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 neededCreate preliminary design concepts and alternatives for highways and civil features to support cost estimatingOversee creation of surface models utilizing OpenRoads (ORD), Civil3D and/or other similar design softwareLead 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 disciplinesExecute final design of project elements such as roadway geometrics, roadway design plans, wall plan and profile sheets, and
• 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 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
• Experience working with AI agents and tools preferred #LI-MD1

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 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