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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 180608
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit OGC Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: OGC
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are a collaborative and engaging team of engineering managers that supports projects throughout the energy division. Our staff leads and collaborates with Kiewit’s estimating 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. Opportunities for flexible work are available.
Responsibilities
- Manage and direct engineering teams by collaborating, setting direction and expectations, coordinating with procurement and construction districts and ultimate ownership of engineering to meet project milestones and objectives;
- Support the project change management process to ensure project scope of work, schedule and budgets are clearly defined and understood.
- Establish project procedures consistent with contractual documents and quality plans for all engineering work; determine and oversee all project controls, schedules and budgets.
- Serve as engineering representative with customers, constructors, subcontractors, and vendors at kick-off meetings, job walks, project reviews, and other project stakeholder engagements.
- Coordinate training and compliance measures to ensure engineering procedures are followed.
- Identify and secure necessary approvals for all changes in engineering scope, budget and/or schedule.
- Maintain ongoing communication with customers, making adjustments as necessary to comply with project needs within contractual obligations, or adjust engineering deliverables to meet other stakeholder needs.
- Ensure all work products are consistent with industry standards and in accordance with good engineering practice and applicable codes, and in compliance with all pertinent legal codes and requirements.
- Provide ongoing training and mentoring to midlevel and senior engineers and/or project engineers to promote employee development.
- Utilize extensive knowledge of basic engineering fundamentals and practices to track and budget progress with project milestones.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering in any discipline from a four-year college or university
- Advanced degrees or certifications a plus
- At least 10+ years’ related experience and/or training, specifically in the oil, gas, and chemical industry
- Competent in the use of computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Sharepoint and Outlook
- Working knowledge and understanding of project controls terminology and project scheduling processes
- Professional Engineer License (desirable)
- 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 organizational skills, time management, and knowing when to dive into details without losing site of the project objectives.
Working Conditions
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.
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: 180608
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit OGC Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: OGC
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are a collaborative and engaging team of engineering managers that supports projects throughout the energy division. Our staff leads and collaborates with Kiewit’s estimating 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. Opportunities for flexible work are available.
Responsibilities
- Manage and direct engineering teams by collaborating, setting direction and expectations, coordinating with procurement and construction districts and ultimate ownership of engineering to meet project milestones and objectives;
- Support the project change management process to ensure project scope of work, schedule and budgets are clearly defined and understood.
- Establish project procedures consistent with contractual documents and quality plans for all engineering work; determine and oversee all project controls, schedules and budgets.
- Serve as engineering representative with customers, constructors, subcontractors, and vendors at kick-off meetings, job walks, project reviews, and other project stakeholder engagements.
- Coordinate training and compliance measures to ensure engineering procedures are followed.
- Identify and secure necessary approvals for all changes in engineering scope, budget and/or schedule.
- Maintain ongoing communication with customers, making adjustments as necessary to comply with project needs within contractual obligations, or adjust engineering deliverables to meet other stakeholder needs.
- Ensure all work products are consistent with industry standards and in accordance with good engineering practice and applicable codes, and in compliance with all pertinent legal codes and requirements.
- Provide ongoing training and mentoring to midlevel and senior engineers and/or project engineers to promote employee development.
- Utilize extensive knowledge of basic engineering fundamentals and practices to track and budget progress with project milestones.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering in any discipline from a four-year college or university
- Advanced degrees or certifications a plus
- At least 10+ years’ related experience and/or training, specifically in the oil, gas, and chemical industry
- Competent in the use of computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Sharepoint and Outlook
- Working knowledge and understanding of project controls terminology and project scheduling processes
- Professional Engineer License (desirable)
- 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 organizational skills, time management, and knowing when to dive into details without losing site of the project objectives.
Working Conditions
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.
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 Engineering Jobs at Kiewit
Align your credentials to Kiewit's project types
Kiewit staffs heavily for power generation, pipeline, and heavy civil projects. Framing your resume around EPC or field engineering experience in those sectors makes your application more relevant before it ever reaches a recruiter.
Target roles in states where Kiewit is active
Kiewit operates large project offices in Texas, Nebraska, and Alberta. Applying to district or project-based engineering openings tied to active energy builds gives you a clearer path to a role with an immediate sponsorship need.
Search open Kiewit engineering roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Kiewit's engineering openings by visa type so you can focus on positions where sponsorship is confirmed rather than guessing which postings will support an international hire.
Confirm LCA coverage before your offer stage
Kiewit engineers are often deployed to project sites in different states than the hiring office. An H-1B Labor Condition Application must cover each work location, so confirm with your recruiter that your project assignment is included in the LCA filing before you sign.
Use OPT or CPT strategically if you're on an F-1
Kiewit participates in internship and co-op programs where F-1 students on CPT have transitioned to full-time roles with H-1B sponsorship. Starting in a structured program is a documented pathway into a sponsored position.
Prepare for a PERM-based green card timeline
For EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship, PERM requires DOL to certify that no qualified U.S. workers are available. In engineering, that process can take 12 to 18 months before USCIS even receives the petition, so plan your status extensions accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas for Engineers?
Yes, Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for engineering roles across its energy, power, and industrial construction divisions. Because Kiewit operates as a project-based business, sponsorship is tied to specific district or project needs rather than a centralized hiring pool, so opportunities vary by region and active project pipeline. Targeting openings in areas where Kiewit has confirmed energy projects under construction improves your chances of finding a role with active sponsorship intent.
How do I apply for Engineering jobs at Kiewit?
Apply directly through Kiewit's careers portal, where postings are organized by district and project type. Tailoring your application to the specific engineering discipline and project sector listed in the job description matters more than a general submission. You can also browse Kiewit's open engineering roles filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility on Migrate Mate, which surfaces positions where international candidates are actively considered.
Which visa types does Kiewit commonly use for Engineering roles?
Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas most frequently for experienced engineers and uses F-1 OPT and CPT for students and recent graduates entering through its internship and co-op programs. TN visas are an option for Canadian and Mexican engineers in qualifying specialty occupations. For longer-term immigration, Kiewit has supported EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process for engineers in sustained roles.
What qualifications does Kiewit look for in Engineering candidates seeking sponsorship?
Kiewit typically hires engineers with degrees in civil, mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering from accredited programs. For H-1B eligibility, your degree must align directly with the engineering specialty of the posted role. Practical project experience, particularly in field or EPC environments relevant to energy and industrial construction, carries significant weight. Professional Engineer licensure is not always required at entry level but becomes more relevant for senior positions.
How does the H-1B filing timeline affect an engineering offer at Kiewit?
If you need a cap-subject H-1B, USCIS opens registration in March for an October 1 start date, meaning Kiewit must register you months before your first day of work. Candidates already on OPT or holding cap-exempt status can start sooner without waiting for the October window. Discuss your current immigration status with Kiewit's HR team early in the offer process so they can map your start date to the correct filing sequence and avoid gaps in work authorization.