Senior Coastal Hydraulic Engineer — Lead Marine Projects

Kiewit Corporation; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Retirement plans with company matching

Job summary

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers is seeking a Senior Coastal Hydraulic Engineer to lead designs for marine and coastal infrastructure across the United States. Based in Lone Tree, CO, you will oversee analyses, drawings, and specifications while coordinating with Districts and stakeholders to meet project needs.

The role requires 15+ years of coastal hydraulics experience, a PE license in the US, and strong communication skills; travel to sites and offices is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or related discipline.
• A master’s degree or Ph.D. is preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of coastal hydraulic engineering experience related to marine and coastal infrastructure.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States.
• Proficient in English.
• This position requires travel to project offices and work sites.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an ambassador for coastal hydraulic engineering and build relationships with Operating Districts across the United States.
• Support preliminary engineering designs and EPC/design-build pursuits; lead Coastal/Hydraulic Engineer and Engineer of Record where appropriate.
• Ensure designs follow design standards and Kiewit’s design quality management program.
• Oversee subconsultant work and ensure internal procedures are followed.
• Provide SME services for pursuit teams and identify metocean and hydraulic design risks.
• Coordinate with Design and Project Management for on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Lead exploration of alternative designs and new technologies.
• Collaborate to develop scopes of work and labor estimates.
• Interface with clients, construction personnel, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Foster collaboration, feedback, learning, and growth opportunities.
• Lead by example with safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or related discipline

Master’s degree or Ph.D. is preferred

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

English proficiency

Job description

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers is seeking a Senior Coastal Hydraulic Engineer to lead designs for marine and coastal infrastructure across the United States. Based in Lone Tree, CO, you will oversee analyses, drawings, and specifications while coordinating with Districts and stakeholders to meet project needs.

The role requires 15+ years of coastal hydraulics experience, a PE license in the US, and strong communication skills; travel to sites and offices is expected as needed.