Senior MOT Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented engineer to join their team in transforming infrastructure design into reality. This role emphasizes collaboration and innovation, ensuring that projects not only meet but exceed client expectations. With a strong focus on safety and quality, you will lead the development of Maintenance of Traffic Plans and mentor junior staff, all while working within a supportive environment that values your growth. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including top-tier medical and retirement plans, making it a great place to advance your career while making a positive impact on communities.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 8+ years of transportation experience and 5+ years of MOT experience required.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) and Bachelor's in Civil Engineering needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project teams to understand design limits and constraints.
• Develop and lead MOT design production on pursuit and final design projects.
• Mentor junior staff with technical and professional development.

Skills

Transportation Experience

Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Experience

Critical Thinking

Effective Communication

High Emotional Intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) Registration

Certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)

Tools

MicroStation

Inroads

ORD

SignCAD

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Job description

Location:

Bellevue, WA, US; Lone Tree, CO, US; Seattle, WA, US

Requisition ID: 176132

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us to identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus.

Clients benefit from Kiewit’s proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company, in all major markets, sharing experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures – we build relationships, strengthen communities, and expand workforce capacity. We don't just build projects; we build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan (RRSP), and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success.

Location

This role will be based out of our Westlake, TX office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project team to understand the design limits and constraints
• Develop and lead MOT design production on pursuit and final design projects
• Review project scope and contracts to assure MOT plans meet project requirements
• Mentor junior staff with technical and professional development
• Coordinate with project estimating and scheduling staff to develop and optimize construction phasing
• Strong focus on innovation and ability to envision, develop and evaluate multiple phasing options, design optimization, and alternative technical concepts
• Lead interdisciplinary design coordination to ensure that project elements are compatible
• Lead quality control reviews, comment resolution meetings, and verify corrections are completed
• Lead project level meetings
• Interface with project stakeholders as needed
• Develop Transportation Management Plans

Qualifications

• 8+ years of transportation experience, and 5+ years of MOT experience
• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Civil Engineering
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE)
• Certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) a plus
• Design build experience required
• Roadway or Traffic Engineering experience is preferred
• Extensive knowledge of the MUTCD, Roadside Design Guide and construction traffic control design
• Experience in developing Maintenance of Traffic Plans for Design-Build projects is desired
• Experience in development of Transportation Management Plans is desired
• Critical thinking skills necessary with the ability to plan ahead
• Knowledge of design software including MicroStation, Inroads, ORD, SignCAD, AutoCAD and Civil3D
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
• High Emotional Intelligence

Other Requirements:

• 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.

We offer our full-time 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.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.