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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 180973
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Underground District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too. We depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-minded construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities with the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up (or under). There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else. In addition, we look to hire you to join the entire Kiewit family for a career. This is not just a job, single project, or steppingstone. You will be required to perform engineering work in connection with a wide variety of underground projects that range in size, difficulty, and duration. You will also be involved in the district estimating unit at various points in your career, which involves quantity takeoffs, time studies, cost estimating, participating in estimate reviews and bid close-out.
District Overview
The Underground District has been constructing underground facilities for over 70 years and is recognized as a leader in the tunneling industry. We have completed more than 100 underground-related projects totaling more than several billion dollars. Our work includes projects related to transportation, water/wastewater, environmental facilities, power, mining, and telecommunications. We incorporate state-of-the-art technology with proven construction methods to ensure excellence and ongoing success. Kiewit’s decentralized organizational structure allows us to compete both locally and nationally. Please keep in mind that we are an Underground Construction business, so chances are that a majority of your day will be spent working Underground. Services include TBM Rock, TBM Soft Ground, Sequential Excavation, Drill and Blast, Shaft Excavation, Concrete, Tunnel Rehab, and Numerous Trenchless Methods.
Location
One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We want to hire you to build your career, - not just for a single project! Right now, our expectation would be for you to be based in Omaha, NE, Baltimore, MD or South-East, TX. Relocation available for qualified candidates, not only to this project, but future projects upon completion.
Responsibilities
- Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
- Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work
- Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages
- Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data
- Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets
- Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)
- Assist in providing solutions related to underground tunneling and construction operations
- Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
- Order and schedule material deliveries
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite
- Supervise field operations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field of engineering, examples are civil engineering, mining, mechanical, geotechnical, construction management
- 2+ years work experience in Construction/Engineering, preferably within the underground, HDD, tunneling, earthwork, or related civil fields
- Experience with leadership and management of people, communication (written and verbal), planning, and organization
- Willingness to travel and relocate to small and large cities as business requires as we operate on a national scale, not regional
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
- Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time including working rotating schedules, shift work, or weekend work as required by projects
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
- Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
- Strong time management ability and attention to detail
- Must have a valid Driver’s License
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
$90,000 - $110,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Requisition ID: 180973
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Underground District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too. We depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-minded construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities with the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up (or under). There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else. In addition, we look to hire you to join the entire Kiewit family for a career. This is not just a job, single project, or steppingstone. You will be required to perform engineering work in connection with a wide variety of underground projects that range in size, difficulty, and duration. You will also be involved in the district estimating unit at various points in your career, which involves quantity takeoffs, time studies, cost estimating, participating in estimate reviews and bid close-out.
District Overview
The Underground District has been constructing underground facilities for over 70 years and is recognized as a leader in the tunneling industry. We have completed more than 100 underground-related projects totaling more than several billion dollars. Our work includes projects related to transportation, water/wastewater, environmental facilities, power, mining, and telecommunications. We incorporate state-of-the-art technology with proven construction methods to ensure excellence and ongoing success. Kiewit’s decentralized organizational structure allows us to compete both locally and nationally. Please keep in mind that we are an Underground Construction business, so chances are that a majority of your day will be spent working Underground. Services include TBM Rock, TBM Soft Ground, Sequential Excavation, Drill and Blast, Shaft Excavation, Concrete, Tunnel Rehab, and Numerous Trenchless Methods.
Location
One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We want to hire you to build your career, - not just for a single project! Right now, our expectation would be for you to be based in Omaha, NE, Baltimore, MD or South-East, TX. Relocation available for qualified candidates, not only to this project, but future projects upon completion.
Responsibilities
- Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
- Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work
- Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages
- Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data
- Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets
- Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)
- Assist in providing solutions related to underground tunneling and construction operations
- Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
- Order and schedule material deliveries
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite
- Supervise field operations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field of engineering, examples are civil engineering, mining, mechanical, geotechnical, construction management
- 2+ years work experience in Construction/Engineering, preferably within the underground, HDD, tunneling, earthwork, or related civil fields
- Experience with leadership and management of people, communication (written and verbal), planning, and organization
- Willingness to travel and relocate to small and large cities as business requires as we operate on a national scale, not regional
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
- Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time including working rotating schedules, shift work, or weekend work as required by projects
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
- Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
- Strong time management ability and attention to detail
- Must have a valid Driver’s License
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
$90,000 - $110,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Target engineering and project delivery roles
Kiewit's Green Card sponsorship is concentrated in technical roles, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineers, along with project managers. Focusing your application on these functions gives you the strongest alignment with where sponsorship actually happens.
Signal long-term commitment early
Kiewit sponsors Green Cards for employees it views as long-term contributors. In interviews and applications, emphasize your interest in multi-year project involvement and career growth within the energy and infrastructure space, not just the immediate role.
Understand the PERM labor certification timeline
Green Card sponsorship at a company like Kiewit typically begins with PERM labor certification, which can take a year or more before an I-140 petition is filed. Setting realistic timeline expectations from day one helps you plan your status strategically.
Ask about sponsorship policy during the offer stage
Not every Kiewit role comes with Green Card sponsorship guaranteed. The right time to clarify sponsorship eligibility is during the offer negotiation stage, when both sides are invested and the conversation is more productive.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified Kiewit openings
Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history. Searching Kiewit specifically lets you identify which roles and locations have active Green Card-eligible openings rather than applying broadly and hoping.
Build tenure before initiating the Green Card process
At large energy contractors like Kiewit, Green Card sponsorship is typically initiated after a period of demonstrated performance. Prioritizing strong project contributions in your first year puts you in a better position when the sponsorship conversation begins.
Kiewit Green Card Visa Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kiewit sponsor Green Card visas?
Yes, Kiewit sponsors Green Card visas for qualified employees, particularly in engineering, construction management, and technical project roles. Sponsorship is most common for workers who have already demonstrated strong performance on the job. It is not automatically offered at hiring but is part of Kiewit's longer-term talent retention approach in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Which roles and departments at Kiewit are most likely to receive Green Card sponsorship?
Green Card sponsorship at Kiewit is most concentrated in engineering disciplines, civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical, along with project management and field operations leadership. Roles tied to large-scale energy and infrastructure projects tend to be the strongest candidates, as those positions reflect specialized skills Kiewit has ongoing demand to retain.
How does the Green Card application process work at Kiewit?
Kiewit typically pursues the employment-based Green Card process, which begins with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor. Once certified, an I-140 immigrant petition is filed with USCIS. After approval, the employee either adjusts status in the U.S. or goes through consular processing abroad. The process is managed with support from Kiewit's immigration counsel.
How long does Green Card sponsorship take at Kiewit?
The timeline depends heavily on your country of birth and the employment-based preference category. PERM labor certification alone can take 12 to 18 months. For applicants born in countries with high visa demand, the total wait can extend significantly beyond that due to priority date backlogs. Applicants born outside high-demand countries often see faster timelines once the I-140 is approved.
How do I find Green Card jobs at Kiewit?
The most effective approach is to search for Kiewit roles specifically filtered by Green Card sponsorship history. Migrate Mate lets you do exactly that, showing verified sponsorship data so you can focus on openings where Green Card support is part of the employment track. Targeting roles in Kiewit's energy and heavy construction divisions gives you the best alignment with their sponsorship patterns.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card sponsorship at Kiewit?
Employers sponsoring a Green Card through the PERM labor certification process must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role. The Department of Labor determines this rate based on the specific job title, location, and experience level. The prevailing wage is locked in during the PERM filing and applies through the entire Green Card process. You can look up current rates using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool.