Construction Engineer Jobs at Kiewit with Visa Sponsorship
Kiewit builds and maintains large-scale energy infrastructure across the U.S., and Construction Engineers here work directly on power, oil and gas, and industrial projects from pre-construction through commissioning. Kiewit has an established track record of sponsoring work visas for qualified Construction Engineers, covering multiple pathways for international candidates.
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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 Engineer Jobs at Kiewit Jobs
Align your credentials to Kiewit's field requirements
Kiewit construction roles on energy projects typically require a degree in civil, mechanical, or construction engineering. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before applying so equivalency isn't a question during screening.
Target Kiewit's district offices strategically
Kiewit hires Construction Engineers through regional district offices tied to active project pipelines, not just corporate headquarters. Identify which districts are running energy infrastructure projects and apply directly to those postings, since sponsorship decisions happen at the district level.
Clarify OPT authorization before your first interview
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your authorization covers construction engineering work under your CIP code before the offer stage. Kiewit uses E-Verify, so any mismatch between your OPT STEM extension eligibility and the role classification will surface immediately at onboarding.
Understand how Kiewit structures H-1B timing
H-1B cap-subject filings open in April for an October 1 start date. If Kiewit extends you an offer outside that window, ask specifically whether they'll support a cap-exempt filing or carry the offer to the next registration cycle rather than assuming the timeline is flexible.
Use Migrate Mate to surface open Construction Engineer roles
Construction Engineer postings at Kiewit are spread across dozens of district locations and rotate frequently with project cycles. Use Migrate Mate to filter for current openings at Kiewit that are open to visa sponsorship, so you're applying to live roles rather than expired listings.
Ask about Green Card pathways during offer negotiation
For long-tenure construction roles, ask whether Kiewit will initiate PERM labor certification after a defined period. Energy infrastructure projects often run multi-year timelines, which aligns well with EB-3 sponsorship, but you need to confirm the employer's willingness before signing an offer.
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Find Construction Engineer at Kiewit JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas for Construction Engineers?
Yes, Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for Construction Engineers. The role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation given the degree requirements in civil, mechanical, or construction engineering. Sponsorship is handled at the district office level, so the specific team extending your offer will coordinate with Kiewit's legal department to file the H-1B petition with USCIS on your behalf.
How do I apply for Construction Engineer jobs at Kiewit?
Apply through Kiewit's careers portal or find open Construction Engineer roles filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility on Migrate Mate. Kiewit posts positions by district and project type, so searching by region or energy sector will surface the most relevant openings. Tailor your application to highlight field engineering experience on infrastructure or industrial projects, since that's what district hiring teams prioritize.
Which visa types does Kiewit commonly use for Construction Engineer roles?
Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for cap-subject candidates and supports F-1 OPT and STEM OPT extensions for recent graduates. TN visas are available for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering occupations. For longer-term hires, Kiewit also sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways, typically initiated after the candidate has established tenure in the role.
What qualifications does Kiewit expect for sponsored Construction Engineer roles?
Kiewit generally expects a bachelor's degree or higher in civil, mechanical, construction, or a related engineering discipline. For energy sector roles, hands-on experience in power generation, oil and gas, or heavy industrial construction is a strong differentiator. International candidates should have their foreign credentials evaluated for U.S. equivalency, as Kiewit's H-1B petitions require USCIS to confirm the specialty occupation degree requirement is met.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Kiewit Construction Engineer offer?
Timeline depends on the visa type. H-1B standard processing through USCIS takes three to six months from petition filing, with an October 1 start date for cap-subject cases. STEM OPT extensions can be authorized more quickly if filed at least 90 days before your current OPT expires. Green Card sponsorship through PERM labor certification adds significant time, often 18 months or more before the I-140 stage, so starting that conversation early in your tenure matters.
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