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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 179009
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Central District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
If you’re viewing this position on LinkedIn, we recommend applying through our company website to ensure your application is fully reviewed by our recruiting team. We look forward to reviewing your application and connecting with you! We are adding Project Engineers to our Central Division of Kiewit to support our growing Infrastructure project portfolio around the country. You could be supporting major highway infrastructure projects, bridge projects, rail/transit, aviation, water/wastewater and power. Our Central teams are the first construction team to the site, performing site prep for the roads, bridges or industrial buildings. Our team performs mass grading/excavation, cut and fill, drainage, paving, underground piping and utility work, earthwork, site development, concrete form work, asphalt paving, and related activities. As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the administrative and technical aspects of constructing a project, managing a team of field and cost engineers. In this role, you will be the main conduit of information between the Project or Construction Manager and the team for cost, revenue, cash flow information; and therefore, requires strong interpersonal and time management skills. Project Engineers may work as the Project Manager on some of our smaller projects and will be expected to develop the team below them. If you are looking for a career, with stability and a diverse portfolio of design/build projects to work on - look no further! We are an employee-owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are positioned as a key player in meeting growing electricity demands. We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career. At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world. With top notch health benefits, great time off, flexible work options, a wealth-building 401K plan and unbeatable growth opportunities - we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Your future is here. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond engineering and construction to build the road to success!
District Overview
Kiewit’s Central District is one of our largest infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, structural concrete/bridge, water/wastewater, and transportation projects. We self-perform work such as mass grading, drainage, paving, utility and more - so be ready to get your hands dirty! While headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the majority of our work is concentrated in the Central and South-Central regions of the United States. We are looking for people committed to the construction industry rather than design.
Location
Project Engineers for our Central district will support projects in the Rocky Mountain region, based in Lone Tree/Denver Colorado. You must be willing to go where the work is, as projects could be in any of the following states: CO, MO, MT, NM, KS, NE, IA, MN, WY, ND and SD). While on projects outside of the immediate Denver area, you are provided per diem and trips home.
Responsibilities
- With regard to that portion of your work assigned, develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications.
- Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed.
- Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
- Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software with input from other project management personnel.
- Manage document control; receive and log in new issue drawings and other contract documents; maintain document control log.
- Review new issue drawings and contract documents for change of conditions; quantify impact of changes and review with supervisor; distribute new issues to field.
- Prepare monthly cost projections using information generated from project management systems and prepare quarterly cash flow projections.
- Improve project operations by recommending, as appropriate, better methods, staffing and procedural changes.
- Act as managing project engineer/coordinator on multiple projects, providing supervision and on-the-job training for more junior level field engineers.
- Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
- Manage and support project team including direct reports and others as needed.
- Help drive the company environmental health and safety programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work.
Qualifications
- BS degree in construction management, construction engineering, or other related engineering disciplines plus a minimum of 5+ years’ field and project engineering work experience in self-performed construction, with a focus in heavy civil works/infrastructure. If no degree, must have at least 9+ years of experience in project engineering/field engineering functions, performing tasks as outlined above.
- Minimum of 3+ years' experience managing engineers with exposure to cost control and scheduling management, as well as the ability to act as a managing project engineer on your assigned projects, providing leadership for other junior engineers.
- Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- 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.
Base Compensation:
$110,000 - $142,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 03/05/2026 - 06/02/2026
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: 179009
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Central District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
If you’re viewing this position on LinkedIn, we recommend applying through our company website to ensure your application is fully reviewed by our recruiting team. We look forward to reviewing your application and connecting with you! We are adding Project Engineers to our Central Division of Kiewit to support our growing Infrastructure project portfolio around the country. You could be supporting major highway infrastructure projects, bridge projects, rail/transit, aviation, water/wastewater and power. Our Central teams are the first construction team to the site, performing site prep for the roads, bridges or industrial buildings. Our team performs mass grading/excavation, cut and fill, drainage, paving, underground piping and utility work, earthwork, site development, concrete form work, asphalt paving, and related activities. As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the administrative and technical aspects of constructing a project, managing a team of field and cost engineers. In this role, you will be the main conduit of information between the Project or Construction Manager and the team for cost, revenue, cash flow information; and therefore, requires strong interpersonal and time management skills. Project Engineers may work as the Project Manager on some of our smaller projects and will be expected to develop the team below them. If you are looking for a career, with stability and a diverse portfolio of design/build projects to work on - look no further! We are an employee-owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are positioned as a key player in meeting growing electricity demands. We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career. At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world. With top notch health benefits, great time off, flexible work options, a wealth-building 401K plan and unbeatable growth opportunities - we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Your future is here. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond engineering and construction to build the road to success!
District Overview
Kiewit’s Central District is one of our largest infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, structural concrete/bridge, water/wastewater, and transportation projects. We self-perform work such as mass grading, drainage, paving, utility and more - so be ready to get your hands dirty! While headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the majority of our work is concentrated in the Central and South-Central regions of the United States. We are looking for people committed to the construction industry rather than design.
Location
Project Engineers for our Central district will support projects in the Rocky Mountain region, based in Lone Tree/Denver Colorado. You must be willing to go where the work is, as projects could be in any of the following states: CO, MO, MT, NM, KS, NE, IA, MN, WY, ND and SD). While on projects outside of the immediate Denver area, you are provided per diem and trips home.
Responsibilities
- With regard to that portion of your work assigned, develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications.
- Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed.
- Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
- Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software with input from other project management personnel.
- Manage document control; receive and log in new issue drawings and other contract documents; maintain document control log.
- Review new issue drawings and contract documents for change of conditions; quantify impact of changes and review with supervisor; distribute new issues to field.
- Prepare monthly cost projections using information generated from project management systems and prepare quarterly cash flow projections.
- Improve project operations by recommending, as appropriate, better methods, staffing and procedural changes.
- Act as managing project engineer/coordinator on multiple projects, providing supervision and on-the-job training for more junior level field engineers.
- Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
- Manage and support project team including direct reports and others as needed.
- Help drive the company environmental health and safety programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work.
Qualifications
- BS degree in construction management, construction engineering, or other related engineering disciplines plus a minimum of 5+ years’ field and project engineering work experience in self-performed construction, with a focus in heavy civil works/infrastructure. If no degree, must have at least 9+ years of experience in project engineering/field engineering functions, performing tasks as outlined above.
- Minimum of 3+ years' experience managing engineers with exposure to cost control and scheduling management, as well as the ability to act as a managing project engineer on your assigned projects, providing leadership for other junior engineers.
- Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- 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.
Base Compensation:
$110,000 - $142,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 03/05/2026 - 06/02/2026
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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Align your credentials to Kiewit's project types
Kiewit's energy projects often involve power generation, transmission, and industrial facilities. Frame your resume around field engineering experience on heavy civil or industrial projects, not just academic credentials. Reviewers are looking for candidates who can manage construction directly.
Target roles that match your degree field
H-1B sponsorship for Construction Project Engineers requires your degree to align with the specific role. A civil engineering or construction management degree maps cleanly. A business or unrelated degree creates a specialty occupation challenge that complicates the petition from the start.
Ask about sponsorship timing during your offer conversation
Kiewit hires across cap-subject and cap-exempt contexts. If you're on OPT, confirm whether your STEM extension gives you enough runway before the H-1B cap lottery. The April registration window and October 1 start date are fixed, so your offer timing matters significantly.
Prepare your LCA documentation before the offer stage
Kiewit's project sites span multiple states, so your Labor Condition Application from DOL must reflect the correct prevailing wage for your actual work location. If your assignment moves mid-petition, a new LCA may be required before you can legally start at the new site.
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Filtering by role and visa type saves significant time when targeting employers with active sponsorship activity. Use Migrate Mate to browse current Construction Project Engineer openings at Kiewit filtered by your visa category before applying through their careers portal.
Understand that project-based roles can affect status continuity
Kiewit's work is structured around discrete projects, which sometimes means reassignments or gaps between project completions. Confirm with your employer whether your H-1B petition covers the full employment period or is tied to a specific project end date.
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Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas for Construction Project Engineers?
Yes, Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for Construction Project Engineers. The role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation because it requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a closely related field. Your degree must align with the specific position. Kiewit's size and established HR infrastructure means the sponsorship process is handled internally, which is a practical advantage over smaller contractors.
Which visa types are commonly used for Construction Project Engineer roles at Kiewit?
H-1B is the most common path for Construction Project Engineers at Kiewit. F-1 OPT and CPT are used for students and recent graduates entering the role early in their career, with STEM OPT extensions available for engineering degree holders. TN visas are an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering classifications. Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 PERM is available for longer-tenured employees.
How do I apply for Construction Project Engineer jobs at Kiewit?
Applications go through Kiewit's careers portal at kiewit.com. Use Migrate Mate to browse and identify active Construction Project Engineer openings filtered by visa sponsorship before applying directly. When you apply, be specific about your visa status and work authorization needs in your application. Kiewit recruits heavily from university programs and at engineering job fairs, so campus recruiting is also a viable entry point.
What qualifications does Kiewit expect for Construction Project Engineer candidates?
Kiewit expects a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, electrical engineering, or a related discipline. Beyond the degree, they prioritize candidates with demonstrated field exposure, whether through internships, co-ops, or prior project work. Strong candidates can read construction drawings, understand project scheduling tools, and have experience working directly on job sites rather than purely in office or design environments.
How do I understand the visa sponsorship timeline for a Construction Project Engineer offer at Kiewit?
If you're on F-1 OPT, your start date needs to fall within your authorized work period. For H-1B, USCIS registration opens in March, selection is in April, and the earliest employment start date is October 1. That gap can be several months, so confirm with Kiewit's HR team whether your OPT covers the interim period. For TN visa holders, the process moves faster since there is no lottery or annual cap.
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