Mid-Level Civil Designer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit; Lone Tree (CO); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Mid-Level Civil Designer to contribute to innovative projects across North America. The candidate will assist in 2D and 3D modeling, ensure project coordination, and collaborate effectively with the team. Applicants should have a diploma in drafting technology and 3-5+ years of civil design experience, proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of civil design experience or equivalent education.
• Proficient in CAD software.
• Knowledge of computer operating systems and databases.

Responsibilities

• Assist with 2D and 3D modeling.
• Coordinate project updates with the team.
• Review designs for safety and operability.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in drafting technology

Tools

MicroStation

GeoPak

NavisWorks

Job description

Mid-Level Civil Designer – Kiewit Power Engineering

Requisition ID: 179190

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Drafting & Design

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Does the chance to change a skyline excite you? Do you consider yourself a high‑performer? Creative? Committed to high‑quality work? Is adventure your middle name? If so, you may have a future in design engineering at Kiewit! We’re known for creating innovative, world‑class building projects throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico — many are once‑in‑a‑lifetime opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. How do we do it? We hire only the best and we employ them to do career‑defining work that changes the landscape in communities around the world. You bring your talent, skills, and drive to succeed. We’ll provide the training, on‑the‑job experience and responsibility from day one that will shape your professional growth. Let’s go!

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full‑service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction‑driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on‑time and on‑budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi‑faced division of Kiewit with best‑in‑class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner’s engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:

• Gas‑fired generation
• Power delivery
• Environmental retrofits
• Renewables and new technology
• Water/wastewater

We are a high performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project lifecycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction‑driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost‑effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

Location

This position can be based in any of the following office locations: Lenexa, KS; Lone Tree, CO; Houston, TX; Raleigh, NC; Phoenix/Tempe, AZ; New York City, NY; or Woodcliff Lake, NJ. For roles in Chattanooga, TN; Detroit, MI; or Richmond, VA, the position will start remotely and transition to a hybrid/in‑office arrangement once the new office is established.

Responsibilities

• Assist with modeling, both 2D and 3D, ensuring correct reference files are attached and model reference directory is up to date; develop models utilizing drawings, sketches, and design skills.
• Coordinate with project team by utilizing the Project Database; report project progression updates and or issues to Lead Designer as required.
• Assist in the review of designs for consistency, safety, operability and maintenance requirements before submitting to checking.
• Help create guidelines, checklists or other applicable knowledge‑base documents as assigned.
• Collaborate with team members in design and drafting techniques to challenge abilities; provide constructive feedback to aid in employee development.
• Collaborate with various discipline and subsidiary groups to provide expertise and support business needs.
• Assist in completion of as‑builds by utilizing RFIs, ECNs and red‑marked drawings from construction to develop “Conformed to Construction Records” as required.
• Participate in project and layout meetings; coordinate and assist in activities of project team members.

Qualifications

• Diploma in drafting technology and 3‑5+ years of civil design experience or a combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in utilizing a Computer‑Aided Drafting program such as AutoCAD or Civil 3D. Possible support background using AutoCAD, MicroStation, GeoPak, InRoads, NavisWorks, Google Earth.
• Basic knowledge of the latest computer operating systems, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability to effectively communicate through emails and utilize electronic meeting requests.
• Experience with solar PV layouts preferred.

Working Conditions

• 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.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY; may work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $73,000/yr – $76,000/yr. (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location.)

This posting will be active from: 01/08/2026 – 12/31/2026.

We offer our full‑time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package 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.