Project Engineer -Heavy Civil/Concrete Construction

Kiewit; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking Project Engineers for the Central District to support infrastructure projects across multiple states, including road, bridge, water, and power sectors.

You will help drive site preparation, scheduling, cost projections, and safety programs in a hands-on, self-perform environment with strong teamwork and field training for junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Construction Management or Construction Engineering and 5+ years in construction as a project engineer or similar role.
• If no degree, a minimum of 10 years experience in construction performing functions as outlined above.
• Experience with self-perform construction is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a complete understanding of contract plans and specs for assigned work.
• Inspect field conditions, identify issues and cost-saving measures, and take corrective actions.
• Inspect subordinates' work for contract compliance and address deficiencies.

Skills

Reading plans and specs

Project coordination

Strong communication

Team leadership

Willingness to travel/relocate

Education

BS in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Scheduling software

Cost reporting systems

SharePoint/Outlook

Job description

Position Overview

We are adding Project Engineers to our Central Division of Kiewit to support our growing Infrastructure project portfolio around the country. You could be supporting power, major highway infrastructure projects, bridge projects, rail/transit, aviation, and/or water/wastewater facilities. All of our work is self-perform, and our Central teams are the first construction team to the site, performing site prep for the roads, bridges or industrial facilities. Our team performs concrete work (formwork, rebar, embeds, placement, finishing, and curing), mass grading/excavation, cut and fill, drainage, paving, underground piping and utility work, earthwork, site development, asphalt paving, and related activities in states across the central region of the US.

Requisition ID: 181638
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Central District
Department: Field Supervision
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time

District Overview

Kiewit’s Central District is one of our largest infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, structural concrete/bridge, water/wastewater, and also support power projects. We self-perform work such as Surveying, earthwork, excavation, cut and fill, mass grading, drainage, paving, concrete forming, cast in place concrete, rebar, underground utilities, storm water/sewers systems, piping, so be ready to get your hands dirty! While headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the majority of our work is concentrated in the Central and South-Central regions of the United States. We are looking for people committed to the construction industry rather than design and willing to go where the work is!

Location

In this role you would support projects in our Rocky Mountain region that could include working in the following states: CO, ND, SD, WY, MT, NE, NM, MO, IA, KS, MN, MS, TN, and KY. We offer per diem for our projects, and trips home for projects of longer duration.

Responsibilities

• With regard to that portion of the work assigned, develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed.
• Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
• Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software with input from other project management personnel.
• Manage document control; receive and log in new issue drawings and other contract documents; maintain document control log.
• Review new issue drawings and contract documents for change of conditions; quantify impact of changes and review with supervisor; distribute new issues to field.
• Prepare monthly cost projections using information generated from project management systems and prepare quarterly cash flow projections.
• Improve project operations by recommending, as appropriate, better methods, staffing and procedural changes.
• Act as managing project engineer/coordinator on multiple projects, providing supervision and on-the-job training for lower level engineers.
• Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Manage and support project team including direct reports and others as needed
• Help drive the company environmental health and safety programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering and 5+ years experience in construction as a project engineer or similar role performing functions as outlined above. If no degree, a minimum of 10 years experience in construction performing functions as outlined above. Experience with Self-perform construction is required.
• Experience leading/mentoring Field Engineers on self-perform construction projects.
• Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents and identify and resolve those in the field.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative with a Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time, commitment to ethics and integrity
• Experience performing project engineering functions for power related projects, working with concrete, is preferred.
• 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
• Competent in the use of computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Sharepoint and Outlook, as well as experience with scheduling and financial systems is required
• Experience with knowledge project controls functions/terminology and project scheduling and cost reporting/cost analysis for projects is required
• Ability to travel and/or relocate as needed to projects that will vary in duration in the states listed above.

Working Conditions

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

Base Compensation: $115,000 - $135,000

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

This posting will be active from: 07/30/2026 - 09/29/2026

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.