Manufacturing Jobs at Kiewit with Visa Sponsorship
Manufacturing jobs at Kiewit span energy infrastructure projects, from fabrication and quality control to production planning and process engineering. The company has an established path for sponsoring international workers in this function, making it a viable target if you're building a U.S. career in energy manufacturing.
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Requisition ID: 180474
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Does the chance to make positive impacts to communities excite you? Do you consider yourself a high performer? Creative? Committed to high-quality work? If so, you may have a future in design engineering at Kiewit! We’re known for creating innovative, world-class construction projects — many are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. How do we do it? We hire only the best and we employ them to do career-defining work that changes how people get the power they rely on through the United States, Canada, and Mexico. You bring your talent, skills, and drive to succeed. We’ll provide the training, on-the-job experience and responsibility from day one that will shape your professional growth. Let’s go!
District Overview
Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery. Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:
- Gas-fired generation
- Power delivery
- Environmental retrofits
- Renewables and new technology
- Water/wastewater
We are a high performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit’s 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.
Location
This position can be based in any of the following office locations: Lenexa, KS; Houston, TX; Raleigh, NC; or Phoenix/Tempe, AZ. For roles in Chattanooga, TN; Detroit, MI; or Richmond, VA, the position will start remotely and transition to a hybrid/in office arrangement once the new office is established.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, industry codes and standards to projects
- Perform intermediate complexity engineering designs including analysis, calculations, research, and equipment selection
- Develop mechanical piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) for power plant systems including steam cycles, boiler feed, condensate, water treatment, flue gas, hydrogen, fuel handling, heat transfer systems, and utility systems
- Prepare sizing calculations and specifications for major equipment including, but not limited to, boilers, condensers, cooling towers, tanks, blowers and pumps
- Prepare mechanical engineering designs, equipment lists, general arrangements, aux power demands, and process flow diagrams (PFDs)
- Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements and company standards
- Prepare requisite mechanical documentation for construction
- Assist in the development of schedules, work assignments, and staffing requirements to ensure successful project completion
- Coordinate with other drafters, designers, and engineers and review work progress and results
- Balance multiple engineering tasks concurrently
Qualifications
- At least 5 years’ experience in mechanical engineering and design. Experience in the power industry, electrical utilities or industrial markets, would be advantages, but not required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year institution or equivalent program.
- PE license preferred, but not required
- 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
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Align your credentials to LCA-filed roles
Kiewit files Labor Condition Applications with the DOL before sponsoring any work visa. Pull recent LCA disclosures for Manufacturing titles to see exactly which job codes and prevailing wage levels they've committed to, then frame your resume around those specifics.
Target project-phase hiring windows strategically
Kiewit ramps up Manufacturing headcount when major energy projects move from engineering into construction and commissioning phases. Monitoring their project announcements gives you a real signal of when fabrication and production roles are likely to open.
Document hands-on field experience clearly
Kiewit's Manufacturing roles on energy sites often require demonstrated experience with industrial fabrication, welding certifications, or heavy equipment. Make sure your application spells out specific processes, materials, and project scales you've worked with, not just job titles.
Clarify your visa timeline before the offer stage
If you're on F-1 OPT, your authorization window is fixed. Going into interviews knowing your exact OPT end date and whether a STEM extension applies lets you answer sponsorship timeline questions confidently, which matters to a project-driven employer like Kiewit.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open Manufacturing roles
Kiewit posts Manufacturing positions across multiple regions as project pipelines shift. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Kiewit Manufacturing openings tagged to your visa type so you're targeting roles the company is actively staffing, not outdated listings.
Prepare for PERM if you're on an H-1B path
H-1B sponsorship at Kiewit often pairs with a longer-term Green Card process through PERM labor certification. Understand that PERM requires Kiewit to conduct a formal DOL recruitment test, so your qualifications need to clearly exceed the minimum requirements stated in the job posting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas for Manufacturing roles?
Yes, Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for Manufacturing positions. The company files Labor Condition Applications with the DOL for qualifying roles, which is the required first step before USCIS can approve an H-1B petition. Manufacturing roles tied to specialty occupations, such as process engineering, quality assurance, or production management, are the most common qualifying titles.
How do I apply for Manufacturing jobs at Kiewit?
Apply directly through Kiewit's careers portal, where Manufacturing roles are categorized by business unit and project location. Before applying, confirm the role aligns with your visa type and that your experience matches the specific technical requirements listed. Kiewit's project-based structure means openings shift frequently, so checking regularly or using Migrate Mate to track new postings is the most reliable approach.
Which visa types does Kiewit commonly use for Manufacturing roles?
Kiewit sponsors a range of visa types for Manufacturing positions, including H-1B for specialty occupation roles, TN visa for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering or technical categories, F-1 OPT and CPT for students in active programs, and J-1 visa for exchange visitors. Longer-term employees may also be supported through EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card pathways via PERM labor certification.
What qualifications does Kiewit expect for sponsored Manufacturing positions?
Kiewit's sponsored Manufacturing roles typically require a bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a closely related field. Hands-on experience with fabrication, quality control systems, or production operations on large-scale energy or industrial projects carries significant weight. Relevant certifications, such as welding inspection credentials or OSHA safety qualifications, strengthen your profile considerably for field-facing roles.
How do I time a visa sponsorship application with Kiewit's hiring process?
Kiewit's Manufacturing hiring often follows project award cycles, so the gap between an offer and your actual start date can be tight. If you need H-1B sponsorship, factor in that USCIS standard processing runs several months, and premium processing can reduce that window significantly. Starting conversations about your visa status early in the interview process prevents timeline surprises once an offer is on the table.