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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 180118
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit is seeking a proven Engineering Project Manager to lead the technical delivery of complex Industrial and Municipal Water projects across North America. This role is ideal for an engineering leader who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence, constructability, and client-focused execution—and who wants to play a visible role in shaping the future of critical water infrastructure. In this position, you will lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams delivering water treatment, reuse, and remediation solutions that have a direct, lasting impact on communities and industries. You’ll oversee projects from early engineering through construction and commissioning, ensuring design solutions transition seamlessly into field execution. Our Engineering Project Managers report directly to senior industrial leadership and are trusted partners in delivering projects that define Kiewit’s legacy of excellence. At Kiewit, engineering drives our projects—but construction leads them. Your understanding of how designs are built, sequenced, and executed in the field will be critical to your success. If you’re motivated by ownership, accountability, and the opportunity to lead high-profile water programs with scale and complexity, we want to talk with you.
District Overview
Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc. (KEG) is a full-service engineering firm supporting Kiewit’s construction-led delivery model across the Water, Infrastructure, Industrial, Power, Nuclear, and Oil, Gas & Chemical markets. With more than 3,500 engineers and design professionals, KEG delivers integrated engineering solutions backed by 140+ years of construction expertise. The Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering (KIWE) district is a multi-disciplinary team of process, mechanical, piping, electrical, I&C, structural, civil, and architectural professionals focused on collaborative delivery models for complex water projects. KIWE delivers water projects throughout North America, including:
- Municipal & Industrial Water Treatment
- Water Reuse & Advanced Treatment
- Desalination
- Groundwater Remediation
- Stormwater Recycling
- Wastewater & Biosolids Treatment
Our teams partner closely with construction to deliver constructible, cost-effective, and operationally sound solutions for our clients.
Location
KIWE has area offices in Lenexa, Kansas (Kansas City area), Lone Tree, CO (Denver area) and Westlake, TX (DFW area). Remote candidates may be considered, with up to 50% travel to an area office and project sites as required.
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire multi-disciplinary engineering teams delivering water projects.
- Own the engineering scope, budget, and schedule, including effective and fair change management.
- Partner closely with construction, estimating, and scheduling teams to ensure designs support safe, efficient field execution.
- Establish and drive project goals, technical strategies, and performance expectations aligned with business and operational objectives.
- Develop discipline-specific strategies for talent development, technology adoption, quality, and risk management.
- Mentor and develop engineers and designers with a “train your replacement” mindset, building long-term organizational capability.
- Collaborate with Engineering Department Managers to align staffing plans with evolving project and market needs.
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical and operational risks that could impact project outcomes or company reputation.
- Define, track, and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and digital tools, identifying practical applications for project delivery.
- Develop and execute clear project communication plans, ensuring teams remain aligned, informed, and engaged.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or related field) from an accredited program.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in engineering, preferably within the water market.
- 5+ years of experience leading engineering project teams, preferably within water, wastewater, or industrial markets.
- Strong technical background in complex water or industrial systems, with demonstrated experience managing engineering resources.
- Experience across related markets welcomed (Water/Wastewater, Industrial Power, OGC, Chemical Processing, Bioprocessing, Advanced Manufacturing).
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including clients, construction teams, and executive leadership.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to guide teams through complex design and execution challenges.
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments; adaptable, collaborative, and systems-oriented.
- Solid understanding of project controls, scheduling, and cost management principles.
Working Conditions
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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.
- FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Base Compensation:
$135,000/yr - $185,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 03/19/2026 - 04/30/2026
We offer our full-time 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: 180118
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit is seeking a proven Engineering Project Manager to lead the technical delivery of complex Industrial and Municipal Water projects across North America. This role is ideal for an engineering leader who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence, constructability, and client-focused execution—and who wants to play a visible role in shaping the future of critical water infrastructure. In this position, you will lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams delivering water treatment, reuse, and remediation solutions that have a direct, lasting impact on communities and industries. You’ll oversee projects from early engineering through construction and commissioning, ensuring design solutions transition seamlessly into field execution. Our Engineering Project Managers report directly to senior industrial leadership and are trusted partners in delivering projects that define Kiewit’s legacy of excellence. At Kiewit, engineering drives our projects—but construction leads them. Your understanding of how designs are built, sequenced, and executed in the field will be critical to your success. If you’re motivated by ownership, accountability, and the opportunity to lead high-profile water programs with scale and complexity, we want to talk with you.
District Overview
Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc. (KEG) is a full-service engineering firm supporting Kiewit’s construction-led delivery model across the Water, Infrastructure, Industrial, Power, Nuclear, and Oil, Gas & Chemical markets. With more than 3,500 engineers and design professionals, KEG delivers integrated engineering solutions backed by 140+ years of construction expertise. The Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering (KIWE) district is a multi-disciplinary team of process, mechanical, piping, electrical, I&C, structural, civil, and architectural professionals focused on collaborative delivery models for complex water projects. KIWE delivers water projects throughout North America, including:
- Municipal & Industrial Water Treatment
- Water Reuse & Advanced Treatment
- Desalination
- Groundwater Remediation
- Stormwater Recycling
- Wastewater & Biosolids Treatment
Our teams partner closely with construction to deliver constructible, cost-effective, and operationally sound solutions for our clients.
Location
KIWE has area offices in Lenexa, Kansas (Kansas City area), Lone Tree, CO (Denver area) and Westlake, TX (DFW area). Remote candidates may be considered, with up to 50% travel to an area office and project sites as required.
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire multi-disciplinary engineering teams delivering water projects.
- Own the engineering scope, budget, and schedule, including effective and fair change management.
- Partner closely with construction, estimating, and scheduling teams to ensure designs support safe, efficient field execution.
- Establish and drive project goals, technical strategies, and performance expectations aligned with business and operational objectives.
- Develop discipline-specific strategies for talent development, technology adoption, quality, and risk management.
- Mentor and develop engineers and designers with a “train your replacement” mindset, building long-term organizational capability.
- Collaborate with Engineering Department Managers to align staffing plans with evolving project and market needs.
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical and operational risks that could impact project outcomes or company reputation.
- Define, track, and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and digital tools, identifying practical applications for project delivery.
- Develop and execute clear project communication plans, ensuring teams remain aligned, informed, and engaged.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or related field) from an accredited program.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in engineering, preferably within the water market.
- 5+ years of experience leading engineering project teams, preferably within water, wastewater, or industrial markets.
- Strong technical background in complex water or industrial systems, with demonstrated experience managing engineering resources.
- Experience across related markets welcomed (Water/Wastewater, Industrial Power, OGC, Chemical Processing, Bioprocessing, Advanced Manufacturing).
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including clients, construction teams, and executive leadership.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to guide teams through complex design and execution challenges.
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments; adaptable, collaborative, and systems-oriented.
- Solid understanding of project controls, scheduling, and cost management principles.
Working Conditions
Insert here
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.
- FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Base Compensation:
$135,000/yr - $185,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 03/19/2026 - 04/30/2026
We offer our full-time 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 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.
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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.
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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.
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