Senior Civil Designer: Power EPC & Field Impact

Kiewit; Woodcliff Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 107,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a design engineer to join our engineering group. The role emphasizes leading designer teams, coordinating civil and structural design efforts, and delivering high‑quality engineering solutions across multiple projects.

The candidate should have an associate degree or equivalent plus relevant experience, with preference for those who can lead teams and solve complex design challenges. Office locations include NJ and other major sites, with strong collaboration and safety focus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or High School diploma with 2+ years of experience required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Acts independently to determine methods and processes for assignments.
• Trains and leads designers as needed.
• Leads work with high complexity and coordinates with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops and checks less experienced engineers to solve design issues.
• Provides guidance on corrective measures for drawings.
• Manages several assignments simultaneously.
• Acts as field resource to assist construction in the field on medium to complex issues.
• Provides technical knowledge and guidance for standards and design to less experienced designers.
• Creates innovative methods to generate new ideas.
• Identifies changes in scope and produces drawing changes to stay on budget and schedule.

Skills

Civil3D

Team leadership

Design coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate degree or HS diploma

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a design engineer to join our engineering group. The role emphasizes leading designer teams, coordinating civil and structural design efforts, and delivering high‑quality engineering solutions across multiple projects.

The candidate should have an associate degree or equivalent plus relevant experience, with preference for those who can lead teams and solve complex design challenges. Office locations include NJ and other major sites, with strong collaboration and safety focus.