Mid-Level Civil Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit's Power Engineering Group has mid-level Civil Engineer openings to support site development for diverse industries. The role emphasizes leadership in engineering, safety, and collaborative execution across teams.

This position is based in multiple offices (Lenexa, Houston, Lone Tree, New York, Phoenix, Raleigh, Woodcliff Lake). For Chattanooga, TN, Detroit, MI, or Richmond, VA, it starts remotely and transitions to hybrid/in-office as offices are established.

Qualifications

• 3+ years civil engineering design experience.
• Bachelor of Science in civil engineering.
• PE license or ability to obtain one.
• Strong team orientation and networking skills.
• Experience with CAD/CE design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Geopak).
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and databases.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate, select and apply engineering techniques to site development projects.
• Develop site designs including analysis, calculations, and layout.
• Execute final design of grading, hydrology, and road/site elements.
• Oversee creation of surface models using Civil3D or similar software.
• Support interdisciplinary design coordination to ensure project elements are accounted for.
• Create preliminary design concepts to support cost estimating.
• Attend project technical meetings and resolve design issues.
• Lead designers in data-driven design decisions and processes.
• Develop permit and third-party strategies from development through approvals.
• Review drawings for conformance with standards.

Skills

Team orientation

Self-motivation

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Geopak

Drainage software

Job description

Requisition ID: 179041

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit's Power Engineering Group has immediate openings for mid-level Civil Engineers to join their engineering team. The Civil Engineer will support projects in site development for a wide variety of industries. The successful candidate will bring energy, enthusiasm, and a focus on collaboration while providing administrative, technical, quality, and safety leadership for the engineers and designers of their teams.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Engineering Group brings various project types to life across North America, including gas-fired generation, power delivery, environmental retrofits, renewables and new technology, and water/wastewater. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit's construction teams to 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; Houston, TX; Lone Tree, CO; New York City, NY; Phoenix/Tempe, AZ; Raleigh, NC; 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 a new office is established.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate, select and apply engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to site development projects.
• Develop site designs that may include analysis, calculations, research, material selection, layout, etc. necessary to develop required deliverables.
• Execute final design of project elements such as grading and earthwork design, hydrology and hydraulics, roadway and overall site design.
• Oversee creation of surface models utilizing Civil3D and/or other similar design software.
• Support interdisciplinary design coordination to ensure that project elements are accounted for.
• Create preliminary design concepts and alternatives to support cost estimating.
• Attend project technical meetings and provide coordination to resolve design issues.
• Lead the Designers in the use of data driven design to make intelligent decisions on design solutions and process.
• Develop permit and third-party strategies for projects from the early stages of development through completion of approvals and agreements.
• Utilize knowledge of departmental design standards and applicable engineering codes to review prepared drawings and documents for conformance.
• Plan, schedule, and analyze scope, staffing and budgeting.
• Work closely with construction partners in a collaborative manner to ensure total project success.
• Ensure Quality Control of services and deliverables is followed, in accordance with the Kiewit Company Quality Plan.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years proven civil engineering design experience in this or comparable industries.
• Bachelor of Science degree in related field (i.e., civil engineering)
• PE license or the ability to receive a PE license is expected
• Strong project team orientation and networking skills
• High degree of self-motivation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with computer assisted engineering and design software, preferably Autocad Civil 3D, MicroStation, Geopak and/or drainage calculation software
• Must have an effective level of experience working with spreadsheets and databases.

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

$95,000/yr - $100,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Posting Period

This posting will be active from: 08/05/2026 - 10/31/2026

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.