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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 degree to specialty occupation standards
Kiewit's Project Engineer roles typically require a civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering degree. Confirm your credential maps directly to the role's field before applying. A general engineering degree with unrelated coursework can complicate H-1B specialty occupation determinations.
Target Kiewit's energy division specifically
Kiewit organizes hiring by business unit. Focus your applications on their Power, Oil, Gas, and Chemical divisions, where Project Engineer demand is concentrated. Roles in these units are more likely to involve the long-term project cycles that justify sponsorship investment.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open Project Engineer roles
Kiewit posts Project Engineer openings across multiple locations simultaneously. Search Migrate Mate to filter these roles by visa type and location so you're applying to positions where sponsorship is already confirmed, not requesting it cold.
Clarify OPT or CPT eligibility before your start date
Kiewit participates in E-Verify, which is required for F-1 OPT employment authorization. Confirm your OPT authorization dates and EAD card arrival timeline before accepting an offer, since construction project start dates are often fixed and delays create real scheduling problems.
Negotiate your start date around H-1B cap timing
If Kiewit files an H-1B petition for you, the October 1 cap-subject start date is fixed by USCIS. Build this into your offer conversation early. Kiewit's multi-year projects often allow for adjusted onboarding, but you need to raise it before the offer is finalized.
Understand how PERM affects long-term planning
Kiewit sponsors Green Cards for engineers through the PERM labor certification process. DOL requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. workers were available. Starting this process early in your tenure matters, especially if you're from a high-backlog country like India.
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Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas for Project Engineers?
Yes, Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for Project Engineers. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation given the engineering degree requirement, which is a core H-1B eligibility criterion. Kiewit operates across energy and infrastructure sectors where multi-year project timelines make long-term sponsorship commitments practical. Your degree field should align directly with the engineering discipline the role requires.
Which visa types are commonly used for Project Engineer roles at Kiewit?
Project Engineers at Kiewit are sponsored across several visa categories. H-1B is the most common pathway for full-time hires. F-1 OPT and CPT are used for students and recent graduates entering the workforce. TN visas are available for Canadian and Mexican engineers under qualifying USMCA classifications. Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is available for engineers further along in their careers.
What qualifications and experience does Kiewit expect for Project Engineers?
Kiewit typically hires Project Engineers with a bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or construction engineering. Entry-level roles are open to recent graduates, while mid-level positions expect two to five years of field or construction management experience. Familiarity with energy project environments, such as power plant construction or pipeline work, strengthens your application considerably.
How do I apply for Project Engineer jobs at Kiewit?
You can browse open Project Engineer roles at Kiewit on Migrate Mate, which filters positions by visa sponsorship type so you can confirm eligibility before applying. Kiewit also posts directly on its careers site. Applications typically involve submitting a resume and completing an online profile. For sponsored roles, Kiewit's recruiting team handles visa paperwork after an offer is extended.
How do I plan my timeline if Kiewit is filing an H-1B for me?
H-1B petitions for cap-subject candidates are filed in April for an October 1 start date. If you're on F-1 OPT, your OPT authorization needs to bridge the gap between graduation and October 1. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you're selected in the lottery, a cap-gap extension under USCIS rules covers your work authorization during that period automatically.
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