Senior Site Civil Engineer - Design Lead

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

Job summary

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering is seeking a highly qualified Senior Site Civil Engineer to support our expanding Design Engineering Group. This role leads site civil design and provides technical and managerial oversight across infrastructure projects in the United States.

The successful candidate will deliver constructible designs, mentor staff, and engage in pursuit and business development activities. Travel and hybrid work options may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including preparation of technical reports, memos, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• 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

Skills

Project leadership

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

OpenRoads

Civil3D

Job description

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering is seeking a highly qualified Senior Site Civil Engineer to support our expanding Design Engineering Group. This role leads site civil design and provides technical and managerial oversight across infrastructure projects in the United States.

The successful candidate will deliver constructible designs, mentor staff, and engage in pursuit and business development activities. Travel and hybrid work options may apply.