Utility Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers seeks a Utility Engineer to join Lone Tree, CO or Westlake, TX team. You will support pursuits and projects under Utility Discipline Leads, performing coordination, analysis, and design tasks for water, sewer, gas, electric, telecom, and related utilities.

Key responsibilities include utility conflict analysis, relocation planning, and producing deliverables while adhering to SOPs. Requires 5+ years in utility construction/design and a PE license preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years industry experience; with at least 1yr+ design-build utility environment preferred.
• Bachelor's in Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer with NCEES record preferable.
• Experience working with Bentley Microstation, ORD, ProjectWise, or AutoCAD products.
• Experienced use of Bluebeam PDF Reader.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination effort with various utility owners as part of overall project scope, with coverage across North America and Canada.
• Collaborate with other utility groups that include SUE investigation subconsultants, KIE estimating, and ROW consultants.
• Produce key deliverables such as utility conflict matrix, utility relocation plans, and other drawings as required by our projects.
• Promote effective communication through use of standardized tools.
• Collections, processing, or verification of existing utility information for any given project.
• Perform utility conflict analysis of existing utilities vs. proposed project improvements.
• Issue resolution on projects through personal involvement or additional resources.
• Follow KIE Standard Operating Procedures for Utility Coordination.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (NCEES)

Tools

Bentley Microstation

ORD

ProjectWise

AutoCAD

Bluebeam PDF Reader

Job description

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) is looking for a Utility Engineer to join our Lone Tree or Westlake team. This job position will work under the direction of our Utility Discipline Leads and along with other Utility Coordinators and engineers who will support pursuits and projects throughout Kiewit Infrastructure. The candidate should possess intermediate level experience in the field of utility construction and design. The utilities team is integral to the pursuit, engineering and construction project team to ensure we provide the best service possible to each client.

Our work includes but is not limited to: water, sewer, gas, petroleum, electric transmission & distribution (aerial and underground), telecom fiber & copper (aerial and underground).

District Overview

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

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design Build Management team are driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects to manage their multi-disciplined design teams to improve schedule, control costs, and minimize risk. Our construction-driven engineers analyze root causes and resolve design issues before they impact schedule and budget. Particularly on large design-build projects, clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and design best practices for all projects that we support.

Our participation leads to safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. We will train you, develop your skills, and allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, by joining Kiewit, you’re ensuring a lifetime of success.

Location

This position is based out of our Lone Tree, CO or Westlake, TX offices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination effort with various utility owners as part of overall project scope, with coverage across North America and Canada.
• Collaborate with other utility groups that include SUE investigation subconsultants, KIE estimating, and ROW consultants.
• Produce key deliverables such as utility conflict matrix, utility relocation plans, and other drawings as required by our projects.
• Promote effective communication through use of standardized tools.
• Collections, processing, or verification of existing utility information for any given project.
• Perform utility conflict analysis of existing utilities vs. proposed project improvements.
• Issue resolution on projects through personal involvement or additional resources.
• Follow KIE Standard Operating Procedures for Utility Coordination.

Qualifications

• 5+ years industry experience; with at least 1yr+ design-build utility environment preferred
• Bachelors in Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer with NCEES record preferable.
• Experience working with Bentley Microstation, ORD, ProjectWise, or AutoCAD products.
• Experienced use of Bluebeam PDF Reader.
• Entry level knowledge of different construction techniques and constructability of Utilities and associated Civil aspects in Design-Build projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong inter-personal skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Ability to organize and handle up to 3 project assignments.
• Ability to travel to assignments based on business needs.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments

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. #LI-JP1

Working Conditions

• 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: $110,000/yr - $120,000/yr

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

This posting will be active from: 10/16/2026 - 01/05/2027

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.

Company: Kiewit