Senior Project Engineer, Power Delivery EPC Lead

Kiewit; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Kiewit Power Delivery is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to support the successful execution of large-scale transmission, substation, and utility infrastructure projects across North America. You will lead project controls, coordinate engineering and construction activities, manage client expectations, and help deliver complex EPC projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction, project engineering, or project management, with a strong background in power delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Construction Management or Engineering field.
• 5+ years of construction, project engineering, or project management experience.
• Experience with transmission, substation, utility, renewable energy, or industrial EPC projects.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, project controls, scheduling and cost management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Ability to develop relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and project teams.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Primavera P6, Bluebeam and project management software.
• Willingness to travel and relocate based on project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead project engineering efforts on large, complex power delivery construction projects.
• Manage project controls including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, scheduling, and productivity analysis.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, subcontractors, and client stakeholders.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and design packages.
• Lead management of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, work plans, and execution strategies.
• Monitor project performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and control costs.
• Support contract administration and construction planning activities.
• Collaborate with field leadership to resolve technical and operational challenges.
• Assist with client presentations, project reporting, and executive-level updates.
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers, Field Engineers, and entry-level construction professionals.
• Promote and maintain Kiewit’s commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Problem-solving

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Engineering degree (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kiewit Power Delivery is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to support the successful execution of large-scale transmission, substation, and utility infrastructure projects across North America. You will lead project controls, coordinate engineering and construction activities, manage client expectations, and help deliver complex EPC projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction, project engineering, or project management, with a strong background in power delivery