Senior Roadway Engineer, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan with matching

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) District has an immediate opening for a Senior Roadway Engineer in the Design Engineering Services Group. You will lead highway and civil design teams on major projects, serving as Engineer of Record and coordinating design across disciplines.

Based in Lone Tree, Colorado, this role requires a BSCE, PE licensure, and a track record of mentoring staff. The position offers strong benefits and growth within a world-class design-build organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required.
• Registered Professional Engineer required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• 15+ years of civil/highway design experience required.
• Experience leading and mentoring junior staff.
• Experience developing construction plans for transportation projects.
• Experience leading design teams.
• Experience with design-build/alternative delivery.
• Expert knowledge of AASHTO and related design guidelines.
• Expert knowledge of USDOT/FHWA and MUTCD for Streets/Highways.
• Expert knowledge of AASHTO Roadside Design Guide.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk/Bentley CAD platforms preferred.
• Experience working with AI agents and tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead highway and civil design teams for major projects; serve as Engineer of Record or Project Lead.
• Provide oversight and direction to the design team.
• Mentor and evaluate mid-level and junior staff.
• Oversee surface models using OpenRoads, InRoads, Civil 3D, or equivalent.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary design to ensure compatibility.
• Develop preliminary design concepts to support cost estimating.
• Manage project communications and technical meetings.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and quality plans.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for roadway design.
• Prepare final design elements and RFC plans.
• Lead department meetings and interface with stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

InRoads

Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Autodesk/Bentley CAD

AI tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 182463

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) District has an immediate opening for a dynamic Senior Roadway Engineer in our growing Design Engineering Services (DES) Group. You will be part of our rapidly growing Infrastructure Design Department, which includes structural, geotechnical, civil, drainage, roadway, rail, and materials disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-class technical expertise focused on the Design-Build/Alternative delivery of infrastructure projects.

District Overview

2025 ENR National Contractor Rankings #1 for Transportation and #3 Top 100 design build firms

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 to 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 Kiewit’s Lone Tree, Colorado office, typically requires up to 25 percent travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead highway and civil design teams for major complex projects; performing as Engineer of Record, Task Manager, Discipline Lead, Deputy Project Lead, or Project Lead
• Provide oversight and direction to the design team,
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate mid-level and junior staff,
• Lead a team of experienced staff, promote staff development through training, mentoring, and career planning,
• Oversee/create surface models utilizing OpenRoads Designer, InRoads, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center and/or other similar design software,
• Lead interdisciplinary design coordination to ensure that project elements are compatible,
• Oversee/create preliminary design concepts and alternatives for highways and civil features to support cost estimating,
• Develop project communications and attend technical meetings, provide coordination to resolve design issues,
• Implement QA/QC procedures and support a culture of quality across project teams and disciplines,
• Prepare and implement quality management plans,
• Lead quality control reviews, comment resolution meetings, and verify corrections are completed,
• Manage scope, schedule and budget for the roadway design team,
• Execute final design of project elements such as roadway geometrics, roadway design plans, signing and marking plans, maintenance of traffic plans, wall plan and profile sheets, Design Exceptions, Design Deviations, and final Released for Construction (RFC) plans
• Lead project and department level meetings,
• Interface with project stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required
• Registered as a Professional Engineer required
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
• 15+ years of civil / highway design experience required
• Experience leading and mentoring junior staff
• Experience developing construction plans for transportation projects
• Experience leading design teams
• Experience with design-build/alternative delivery
• Expert level knowledge of AASHTO, A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets
• Expert level knowledge of USDOT/FHWA, MUTCD for Streets and Highways
• Expert level knowledge of AASHTO, Roadside Design Guide
• Working knowledge of Autodesk and/or Bentley CAD platforms preferred
• Experience working with AI agents and tools preferred

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

Base Compensation: $165,000 - $185,000/yr

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

This posting will be active from: 09/22/2026 - 01/01/2027

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.