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Construction roles at Kiewit span heavy civil, energy infrastructure, and industrial project work across the U.S. The company has an established track record of sponsoring international workers in construction functions, making it a realistic target for candidates who need H-1B or permanent residency support.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 179655
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Field/Office Engineer, you bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality and unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building "the next big thing" from the ground up. There's a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won't find anywhere else. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make a difference in our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right.
District Overview
The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors, including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects. We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction. If you’re ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.
Location
This position will be based at one of our project sites across the U.S., with an office rotation at either our headquarters in Denver, CO or our area office in Lenexa, KS. Candidates must be open to relocating as needed. One of the many things that makes our culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit's adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
Responsibilities
- Field Operations: Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft, prepare work plans and work packages, order and schedule material deliveries
- Office Engineering: Perform takeoffs from drawings, generating change orders reviewed by the Project Manager, provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
- Estimating: Review and analyze data relative to the project, complete plans and specification reviews for projects, assist with the preparation of a bid
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field; Associate's degree in Construction Management also considered
- Minimum of 3+ years of construction experience, preferably in industrial or large-scale project environments
- Ability to travel and relocate as needed
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments
- 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
- 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 organization, time management, and attention to detail
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: 179655
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Field/Office Engineer, you bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality and unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building "the next big thing" from the ground up. There's a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won't find anywhere else. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make a difference in our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right.
District Overview
The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors, including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects. We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction. If you’re ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.
Location
This position will be based at one of our project sites across the U.S., with an office rotation at either our headquarters in Denver, CO or our area office in Lenexa, KS. Candidates must be open to relocating as needed. One of the many things that makes our culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit's adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
Responsibilities
- Field Operations: Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft, prepare work plans and work packages, order and schedule material deliveries
- Office Engineering: Perform takeoffs from drawings, generating change orders reviewed by the Project Manager, provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
- Estimating: Review and analyze data relative to the project, complete plans and specification reviews for projects, assist with the preparation of a bid
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field; Associate's degree in Construction Management also considered
- Minimum of 3+ years of construction experience, preferably in industrial or large-scale project environments
- Ability to travel and relocate as needed
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments
- 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
- 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 organization, time management, and attention to detail
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 Construction Jobs at Kiewit Jobs
Frame your credentials around U.S. project standards
Kiewit's construction roles often require familiarity with U.S. building codes, OSHA safety standards, and project delivery methods like design-build. Getting OSHA 30 certified before applying signals job-site readiness and removes a common screening objection for international candidates.
Target roles tied to energy infrastructure projects
Kiewit consistently hires construction professionals for power generation, transmission, and oil and gas projects. Searching by these project types rather than generic job titles surfaces roles where international sponsorship is more likely because of specialized demand and longer project timelines.
Verify your OPT timing against Kiewit's hiring cycle
Kiewit recruits heavily from university programs in the fall. If your F-1 OPT window is tight, apply early enough that your authorization start date aligns with their onboarding schedule, leaving room for a CAP-GAP extension if your H-1B is filed in April.
Understand how PERM affects your construction career path
For EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship, Kiewit's legal team initiates PERM labor certification through DOL, which requires proving no qualified U.S. worker is available. This process can take over a year, so raise green card interest during the offer stage, not after your start date.
Use Migrate Mate to filter construction openings by sponsorship history
Not every Kiewit construction posting leads to a sponsored hire. Use Migrate Mate to identify which roles and locations at Kiewit have a pattern of supporting visa candidates, so you prioritize applications where sponsorship is a realistic outcome.
Negotiate role classification carefully before your I-129 is filed
H-1B approval for construction roles depends on the position meeting USCIS specialty occupation standards. A job title like 'field engineer' or 'project controls engineer' with a defined degree requirement is stronger than a broadly written site management role. Clarify your job description with the hiring manager before USCIS filing.
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Find Construction at Kiewit JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas for Construction roles?
Yes, Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for construction professionals, particularly for engineering-oriented roles like project controls, field engineering, and construction management. Because H-1B approval requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, roles with a defined degree requirement in engineering or a related technical field are the strongest candidates for sponsorship.
How do I apply for Construction jobs at Kiewit?
Applications go through Kiewit's careers portal, where you can filter by department and location. Construction roles often align with specific project types such as energy, power, or civil infrastructure. Applying directly and tailoring your resume to reflect relevant project experience, U.S. construction standards, and your visa status upfront avoids delays later in the process.
Which visa types does Kiewit commonly use for Construction positions?
Kiewit uses H-1B for specialty occupation construction roles, TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering classifications, and F-1 OPT or CPT for students and recent graduates in construction-related programs. For longer-term hires, Kiewit also supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process with DOL.
What qualifications does Kiewit expect for sponsored Construction roles?
Most sponsored construction roles at Kiewit require a bachelor's degree in civil, construction, or mechanical engineering, or a closely related field. Practical experience on large-scale infrastructure or energy projects strengthens your application significantly. For H-1B eligibility, your degree field must correspond directly to the job duties, so a clear connection between your academic background and the specific role is essential.
How do I find Construction roles at Kiewit that are open to visa sponsorship?
Not all construction postings at Kiewit explicitly state sponsorship availability, which makes it difficult to know where to focus. Migrate Mate aggregates Kiewit's construction openings and filters for roles where visa sponsorship is supported, saving you time and helping you apply where your candidacy is actually viable as an international applicant.
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