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Civil Engineer jobs at Kiewit drive major energy infrastructure projects across the U.S. from preconstruction through closeout. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for engineering talent, making it a realistic target if you're navigating H-1B visa, OPT, or TN visa sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 180839
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit OGC Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: OGC
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are an innovative team of engineers and designers that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff leads and collaborates with Kiewit’s module fabrication and construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.
District Overview
Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc. is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving oil and gas markets in partnership with Kiewit construction entities. Our combined staff of engineers and design professionals have expertise that span all major engineering disciplines to serve midstream, downstream, petrochemical and LNG markets. Backed by 130 years of construction excellence, our construction-driven execution approach encompasses constructability, safety and lowest installed cost at the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery. Our rapidly growing oil and gas team, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge district of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPCC delivery of complex and dynamic process facilities.
Location
This position is based out of our Energy Corridor Office in Houston, TX and typically requires less than 25 percent travel.
Responsibilities
- Performs intermediate calculations under the supervision of a more senior engineer. Solves problems using well established scientific principles.
- Able to analyze data and understands the relationships and correlations.
- Ability to draw conclusions and present finding to senior leadership.
- Proactive about learning new information and skills.
- Initiates development of personal objectives aligned with those of the organization.
- Seeks feedback and uses it effectively.
- Has good understanding of the complete design and has good input into ways of improving the design.
- Utilize codes and standards to complete assignments.
- Identifies the customer’s both internally and externally.
- Handles various assignments, including rework, in timely manner to meet schedule deadlines.
- Performs assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize person productivity.
- Performs quality checks of the design in a team environment to ensure accuracy.
- Carries out assignments carefully while focused on details.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering minimum required.
- 2-4 year minimum relevant experience in refining and petrochemical industry.
- Receives limited instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignment from more experienced engineer.
- Adjusts to varying demands of work and performs well.
- Communicates effectively orally and in writing. Present ideas clearly and in professional manner.
- Participates on teams effectively. Accepts direction from the team. Individually contributes to success of the team.
- Supports project teams and departments in a positive and productive manner. Works well with other to accomplish common goals and objectives.
- Serves as point of contact for external or internal customers.
- Follows through on commitments made to internal and external customers.
- Able to manage multiple responsibilities with set expectations and meet deadlines.
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.
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.
Requisition ID: 180839
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit OGC Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: OGC
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are an innovative team of engineers and designers that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff leads and collaborates with Kiewit’s module fabrication and construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.
District Overview
Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc. is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving oil and gas markets in partnership with Kiewit construction entities. Our combined staff of engineers and design professionals have expertise that span all major engineering disciplines to serve midstream, downstream, petrochemical and LNG markets. Backed by 130 years of construction excellence, our construction-driven execution approach encompasses constructability, safety and lowest installed cost at the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery. Our rapidly growing oil and gas team, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge district of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPCC delivery of complex and dynamic process facilities.
Location
This position is based out of our Energy Corridor Office in Houston, TX and typically requires less than 25 percent travel.
Responsibilities
- Performs intermediate calculations under the supervision of a more senior engineer. Solves problems using well established scientific principles.
- Able to analyze data and understands the relationships and correlations.
- Ability to draw conclusions and present finding to senior leadership.
- Proactive about learning new information and skills.
- Initiates development of personal objectives aligned with those of the organization.
- Seeks feedback and uses it effectively.
- Has good understanding of the complete design and has good input into ways of improving the design.
- Utilize codes and standards to complete assignments.
- Identifies the customer’s both internally and externally.
- Handles various assignments, including rework, in timely manner to meet schedule deadlines.
- Performs assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize person productivity.
- Performs quality checks of the design in a team environment to ensure accuracy.
- Carries out assignments carefully while focused on details.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering minimum required.
- 2-4 year minimum relevant experience in refining and petrochemical industry.
- Receives limited instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignment from more experienced engineer.
- Adjusts to varying demands of work and performs well.
- Communicates effectively orally and in writing. Present ideas clearly and in professional manner.
- Participates on teams effectively. Accepts direction from the team. Individually contributes to success of the team.
- Supports project teams and departments in a positive and productive manner. Works well with other to accomplish common goals and objectives.
- Serves as point of contact for external or internal customers.
- Follows through on commitments made to internal and external customers.
- Able to manage multiple responsibilities with set expectations and meet deadlines.
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.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Civil Engineer Jobs at Kiewit
Align your credentials to Kiewit's project scope
Kiewit hires Civil Engineers for heavy civil and energy projects, including substations, pipelines, and transmission infrastructure. Highlight site engineering, construction management, or EPC project experience on your resume. Generic civil credentials get passed over for field-ready ones.
Target roles that map to your current visa status
Kiewit posts Civil Engineer roles across disciplines and seniority levels. If you're on F-1 OPT, apply to roles with defined project start dates since your authorization window is fixed at 12 months, or 24 months with a STEM extension for qualifying engineering degrees.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Kiewit's open Civil Engineer positions
Kiewit's job board lists hundreds of engineering openings, making it hard to isolate sponsorship-eligible roles. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Kiewit Civil Engineer positions that align with your visa type and location requirements.
Understand how Kiewit structures its H-1B petitions
Kiewit files H-1B petitions tied to specific project locations, which means your LCA is site-specific. If you're placed on a different project after filing, your employer must post a new LCA at that worksite before you begin work there.
Prepare your PE licensure documentation early
Many Civil Engineer roles at Kiewit, especially at the project or senior level, list Professional Engineer licensure as a requirement or strong preference. If your degree is from outside the U.S., start the foreign credential evaluation process through NCEES well before you begin interviewing.
Factor PERM timelines into your job search planning
If your goal is a Green Card through EB-2 or EB-3, understand that PERM labor certification currently takes over a year at the DOL. Starting that conversation with a hiring manager or HR before you accept an offer helps avoid being caught mid-process without a clear path.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas for Civil Engineers?
Yes, Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for Civil Engineer roles. As a large infrastructure contractor with projects across the energy sector, Kiewit has an established process for filing H-1B petitions tied to specific worksites. Because roles are often project-based, your petition will reference the project location, and your employer must file a new Labor Condition Application with the DOL if your assignment changes significantly.
Which visa types does Kiewit commonly use for Civil Engineer roles?
Kiewit supports several visa categories for Civil Engineers, including H-1B for specialty occupation workers, F-1 OPT and CPT for students and recent graduates, TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering roles, and J-1 visa for interns or trainees. For longer-term employees, Kiewit also sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card petitions through the PERM labor certification process at the DOL.
What qualifications does Kiewit expect for sponsored Civil Engineer positions?
Kiewit typically expects a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field for H-1B eligibility. For field-facing roles, hands-on experience in heavy civil or energy construction is a strong differentiator. Senior roles often require or prefer a Professional Engineer license. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a recognized evaluation service will likely be required during the hiring process.
How do I apply for Civil Engineer jobs at Kiewit?
You can browse and apply for Civil Engineer positions at Kiewit directly through their careers portal. For a faster search filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility, use Migrate Mate to surface Kiewit's open Civil Engineer roles alongside sponsorship details. When applying, tailor your resume to reflect the specific project type in the job posting, whether that's transmission, substation, pipeline, or other energy infrastructure work.
How do I time my application if I'm on OPT and targeting a Kiewit role?
If you're on F-1 OPT, apply to Kiewit roles at least three to four months before your OPT expires. Kiewit's H-1B cap-subject filings are submitted in April for an October 1 start, so timing your offer around that window matters. If you have a STEM degree, your 24-month OPT extension gives you additional runway and makes you eligible to be employed through two H-1B filing cycles if the first lottery registration is unsuccessful.