Senior Site Civil Eng 4/5, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit Corporation; Lone Tree, Denver, Bellevue (CO, CO, WA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier health benefits

401k plan (RRSP)

Growth opportunities

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers is seeking a Senior Site Civil Engineer to lead site civil design efforts, provide technical and managerial oversight, and support staff development across a broad infrastructure design group.

The role includes pursuit, project planning, coordination across disciplines, and opportunities for hybrid work based on location and experience. Ideal candidates have 10+ years of site design experience and a PE license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• PE license required with ability to obtain licensure in additional states.
• 10+ years of site design experience, preferably with significant design-build experience.
• Experience with civil/site development and utility coordination.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, AutoCAD, OpenRoads, Civil3D, and other relevant modeling/design tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including reports and presentations.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet federal government contracts requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead preliminary design concepts and alternatives to support estimating, pursuit strategy, and project planning.
• Lead complex site civil engineering design tasks; serve as engineer of record or responsible charge as required.
• Oversee development of models and design deliverables using design platforms.
• Lead interdisciplinary coordination for integrated, constructible design solutions.
• Oversee final designs including layout, grading, drainage, utilities, and fencing.
• Promote data-driven design approaches and innovative technical solutions.
• Estimate, plan, direct, progress reporting, and change management within multidisciplinary teams.
• Explain design criteria and ensure contractual compliance through all phases of design.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and foster quality culture across teams.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate junior and mid-level engineers.

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Senior Site Civil Eng 4/5, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Location: Lone Tree, CO, US Bellevue, WA, US Denver, CO, US

Requisition ID:182593

Job Level:Senior Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) is seeking a highly qualifiedSenior Site Civil Engineer to support our expanding Design Engineering Group. This role is part of Kiewit’s rapidly growing Infrastructure Design Department, which includes structural, geotechnical, MOT, civil, drainage, roadway, rail, traffic, and materials disciplines. Our team provides best‑in‑class technical expertise and is a key contributor to the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the United States.

The successful candidate will lead site civil design efforts; provide technical and managerial oversight; support staff development; and contribute to pursuit and business development activities across the organization.

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 usidentifyand implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus.

Clientsbenefitfrom 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,sharingtoexperiences, 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. Wedon'tjust 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 position is based out of our offices in Lone Tree, CO or Bellevue, WA locations and includes travel opportunities to project offices and work sites. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule based on location and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead preliminary design concepts and alternatives to support estimating, pursuit strategy, and project planning.
• Lead complex site civil engineering design tasks, serving as engineer of record or responsible charge as required.
• Oversee the development of models and design deliverables using OpenRoads, Civil3D, MicroStation, AutoCAD, and other design platforms.
• Lead interdisciplinary coordination to ensure fully integrated, constructible design solutions.
• Oversee development and execution of final designs including layout, grading, drainage, utilities, security fencing, and wall plans/profiles.
• Promote and implement data‑driven design approaches and innovative technical solutions.

Project Management & Quality

• Estimate, plan, direct, progress reporting, and change management of site civil engineering tasks within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Establish and oversee project‑specific design criteria and ensure contractual compliance through all phases of design.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and support a culture of quality across project teams and disciplines.
• Lead and participate in technical and constructability meetings, efficiently resolving design issues and maintaining alignment across contributors.
• Support development and implementation of design management processes, technical standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate junior and mid‑level engineering staff.
• Coordinate personnel and technical resources across offices to support project and pursuit needs.
• Support staffing strategy, performance management, and the professional development of team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required with ability to obtain licensure in additional states.
• 10+ years of experience in site design, preferably with significant design‑build experience.
• Demonstrated experience with civil/site development and utility coordination (overhead and underground).
• Proficiency with MicroStation, AutoCAD, OpenRoads, Civil3D, and other relevant modeling/design tools.
• Proven ability to develop construction plans and deliver high‑quality design packages for transportation and commercial site projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including preparation of technical reports, memos, and presentations.
• Experience developing project approaches, scopes, effort, schedules, progress reporting, and QA/QC plans.
• Prior leadership, staff supervision, or team management experience required for senior‑level consideration.
• Participation or leadership roles in ASCE, TRB, DBIA, or similar professional organizations a plus.
• Prior experience in government and nuclear markets a plus.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet the requirements of federal government contracts and security regulations associated with this role

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Working Conditions

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:$135,000/yr-$150,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from:10/02/2026 -02/02/2027

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.

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.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

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.