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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: 181912
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking an Early Career Civil Engineer/Transmission Line Engineer. As part of this team of highly specialized design professionals, you will support a variety of substation, transmission and distribution projects ranging from 12kV to 500kV in both engineering detailed design and Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) projects for clients throughout the country. We are looking for ideal candidates to grow the Kiewit team by helping establish, maintain, and improve company standards and tools while also utilizing these standards and tools to contribute to project success. Candidates shall be familiar with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software with an understanding of design documentation creation and layouts. Candidates shall be capable of exhibiting flexibility in work assignments while maintaining a growth mindset and continuing to develop in their technical and professional career.
District Overview
Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery. Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:
- Gas-fired generation
- Power delivery
- Environmental retrofits
- Renewables and new technology
- Water/wastewater
Location
This position is based out of our Lenexa, KS office.
Responsibilities
- Working collaboratively in a team environment to understand scope, prepare deliverables, and provide project updates.
- Performing cost effective designs based on industry, company, and/or client standards.
- Generating transmission line design criteria for PLS-CADD.
- Building, modifying and analyzing transmission line, pole and tower models within PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS TOWER.
- Developing construction assembly drawings, material specifications, and structure loading packages for submittal to vendors.
- Developing construction deliverable packages that include plan & profile drawings, phasing drawings, and standard installation specifications.
- Traveling out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
- Attending external and internal meetings to support processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited Engineering Institute.
- 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
- 0-2 years of experience as a transmission engineer, transmission line engineer, civil engineer or related position preferably including:
- Route alignment planning, structure spotting, and structure and line design of overhead transmission lines using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS TOWER
- Lattice tower analysis and design utilizing PLS TOWER and ASCE 10
- Foundation design of transmission structures using FAD Tools and LPILE
- Understanding of NESC, and relevant ASCE, IEEE and regional codes and standards
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.
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: 181912
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking an Early Career Civil Engineer/Transmission Line Engineer. As part of this team of highly specialized design professionals, you will support a variety of substation, transmission and distribution projects ranging from 12kV to 500kV in both engineering detailed design and Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) projects for clients throughout the country. We are looking for ideal candidates to grow the Kiewit team by helping establish, maintain, and improve company standards and tools while also utilizing these standards and tools to contribute to project success. Candidates shall be familiar with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software with an understanding of design documentation creation and layouts. Candidates shall be capable of exhibiting flexibility in work assignments while maintaining a growth mindset and continuing to develop in their technical and professional career.
District Overview
Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery. Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:
- Gas-fired generation
- Power delivery
- Environmental retrofits
- Renewables and new technology
- Water/wastewater
Location
This position is based out of our Lenexa, KS office.
Responsibilities
- Working collaboratively in a team environment to understand scope, prepare deliverables, and provide project updates.
- Performing cost effective designs based on industry, company, and/or client standards.
- Generating transmission line design criteria for PLS-CADD.
- Building, modifying and analyzing transmission line, pole and tower models within PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS TOWER.
- Developing construction assembly drawings, material specifications, and structure loading packages for submittal to vendors.
- Developing construction deliverable packages that include plan & profile drawings, phasing drawings, and standard installation specifications.
- Traveling out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
- Attending external and internal meetings to support processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited Engineering Institute.
- 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
- 0-2 years of experience as a transmission engineer, transmission line engineer, civil engineer or related position preferably including:
- Route alignment planning, structure spotting, and structure and line design of overhead transmission lines using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS TOWER
- Lattice tower analysis and design utilizing PLS TOWER and ASCE 10
- Foundation design of transmission structures using FAD Tools and LPILE
- Understanding of NESC, and relevant ASCE, IEEE and regional codes and standards
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.
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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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.