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Manufacturing Engineer jobs at Kiewit span large-scale energy infrastructure projects, from power generation to industrial construction. The company has an established sponsorship process and works with international candidates across multiple visa categories, making it a viable target if you're navigating work authorization.
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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 Kiewit's project scope
Kiewit's Manufacturing Engineer roles sit inside energy infrastructure projects, not discrete manufacturing plants. Frame your resume around construction-phase manufacturing support, fabrication coordination, or modular assembly rather than production line optimization.
Target roles listed under specific business units
Kiewit posts jobs under distinct business units like Kiewit Power and Kiewit Industrial. Applying to the right unit matters because hiring decisions and sponsorship approvals flow through each unit's workforce planning, not a central HR function.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open roles by visa type
Kiewit sponsors across several visa categories, but not every open role is eligible. Use Migrate Mate to filter Manufacturing Engineer openings at Kiewit by the visa type you need before you invest time in applications.
Clarify OPT STEM extension eligibility before accepting an offer
Manufacturing Engineering qualifies as a STEM-designated field, making you eligible for a 24-month OPT extension. Confirm with Kiewit's HR that the role is coded to a STEM SOC code before your offer letter is finalized so your extension timeline isn't disrupted.
Prepare for PERM by documenting specialized skills early
If Kiewit pursues a Green Card through PERM labor certification, DOL requires evidence the role demands skills not readily available in the U.S. labor market. Document any specialized fabrication methods, welding standards, or energy-sector certifications that distinguish your background during the hiring process.
Request your H-1B filing timeline before your start date
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed months before your intended start date. Ask Kiewit's immigration team for the internal cutoff they use to initiate USCIS filings so you can plan your transition from OPT or another status without a gap in work authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas for Manufacturing Engineers?
Yes, Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for Manufacturing Engineers. The company has a consistent track record of filing H-1B petitions for engineering roles across its energy and industrial business units. Sponsorship is typically initiated after an offer is extended, so it's worth confirming the timeline with their immigration team early in the process to avoid gaps in your work authorization.
Which visa types does Kiewit commonly use for Manufacturing Engineer roles?
Kiewit sponsors several visa categories for Manufacturing Engineers, including H-1B, TN visa (for Canadian and Mexican nationals), F-1 OPT and CPT for students, J-1 visa for exchange visitors, and employment-based Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3. The right category depends on your nationality, education level, and how long you've been in the U.S., so clarifying this with Kiewit's HR before applying saves time.
How do I apply for Manufacturing Engineer jobs at Kiewit?
Applications go through Kiewit's careers portal, where roles are listed by business unit. Manufacturing Engineer positions appear under units like Kiewit Power, Kiewit Industrial, and Kiewit Engineering Group. You can browse and filter current Manufacturing Engineer openings at Kiewit by visa type on Migrate Mate, which makes it straightforward to identify which roles align with your work authorization situation before you apply.
What qualifications does Kiewit expect for Manufacturing Engineer positions?
Kiewit generally looks for a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. For energy project roles, experience with fabrication processes, material specifications, or modular construction is a strong differentiator. Some senior roles expect familiarity with industry standards like ASME or AWS. Roles tied to H-1B sponsorship require the position to qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards, which a four-year engineering degree typically satisfies.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Kiewit Manufacturing Engineer role?
Timeline depends on visa type. H-1B petitions tied to the annual cap require USCIS lottery registration in March for an October 1 start, meaning the process starts six to seven months before employment. TN status for Canadian nationals can be obtained at the border in a single day. PERM-based Green Card sponsorship through DOL typically takes one to three years from initiation. Confirm which pathway applies to your role before accepting an offer.