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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 180081
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Document Controls
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The Document Control Specialist (Expeditor) will support and assist Kiewit Power Engineers and Kiewit Industrial and Water Engineering with the management of supplier engineering schedule and documents in accordance with government/company regulations for various design projects.
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.
Location
This position is based out of our Lenexa, KS office. (Hybrid flexibility)
Responsibilities
- The Document Controls Specialist (Expeditor) is primarily responsible for facilitating the receipt of supplier engineering deliverables and equipment delivery per the contract schedule.
- Build working relationships with suppliers, responsible engineers and Kiewit Supply Network through communication and coordination.
- Provide status reporting and tracking to both supplier and engineering.
- Responsible for managing internal and external distribution of supplier documentation on incoming and outgoing workflows.
- Other duties include updating and maintaining engineering document management systems; updating and maintaining various distribution matrices and document trackers for engineering records; and following processes and standards to ensure adherence to project requirements.
Qualifications
Required Experience
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to:
- identify and utilize the correct tools, systems and techniques to index, files, and manage engineering documents
- remain flexible when dealing with changing requirements
- multi-task and work proactively to resolve issues
- work independently
- Effectively collaborate with others in a team-based environment
Preferred Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Management, Information Technology, Data Management, or Computer Information Systems is preferred, though not required
- 1+ years' experience, requires advanced knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through extensive work experience
- Bluebeam, Adobe Pro, or Smartsheet
- EDMS such as InEight Document, SharePoint, ProjectWise, Aconex, or Documentum
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.
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: 180081
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Document Controls
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The Document Control Specialist (Expeditor) will support and assist Kiewit Power Engineers and Kiewit Industrial and Water Engineering with the management of supplier engineering schedule and documents in accordance with government/company regulations for various design projects.
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.
Location
This position is based out of our Lenexa, KS office. (Hybrid flexibility)
Responsibilities
- The Document Controls Specialist (Expeditor) is primarily responsible for facilitating the receipt of supplier engineering deliverables and equipment delivery per the contract schedule.
- Build working relationships with suppliers, responsible engineers and Kiewit Supply Network through communication and coordination.
- Provide status reporting and tracking to both supplier and engineering.
- Responsible for managing internal and external distribution of supplier documentation on incoming and outgoing workflows.
- Other duties include updating and maintaining engineering document management systems; updating and maintaining various distribution matrices and document trackers for engineering records; and following processes and standards to ensure adherence to project requirements.
Qualifications
Required Experience
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to:
- identify and utilize the correct tools, systems and techniques to index, files, and manage engineering documents
- remain flexible when dealing with changing requirements
- multi-task and work proactively to resolve issues
- work independently
- Effectively collaborate with others in a team-based environment
Preferred Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Management, Information Technology, Data Management, or Computer Information Systems is preferred, though not required
- 1+ years' experience, requires advanced knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through extensive work experience
- Bluebeam, Adobe Pro, or Smartsheet
- EDMS such as InEight Document, SharePoint, ProjectWise, Aconex, or Documentum
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.
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.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Expeditor
Connect your degree to the role explicitly
Expeditor roles require justifying specialty occupation status. In your resume and cover letter, draw a direct line between your supply chain, industrial engineering, or operations degree and the technical coordination work the job requires. Vague connections weaken your OPT case.
Target employers with active supply chain operations
Manufacturing, aerospace, construction, and defense companies hire expeditors regularly and are comfortable with OPT authorization. These industries have established HR processes for work authorization and are more likely to extend sponsorship after your OPT period ends.
Emphasize ERP and procurement software experience
Employers hiring expeditors want candidates who can hit the ground running in SAP, Oracle, or similar systems. Listing specific platforms you've used in coursework or internships signals technical readiness and makes you competitive against candidates without visa considerations.
Apply before your OPT start date when possible
Many expeditor roles have immediate start expectations tied to project timelines. Beginning your job search two to three months before your OPT authorization begins gives employers flexibility and removes urgency as a reason to pass on your application.
Be upfront about STEM OPT extension eligibility
If your degree qualifies under a STEM field, tell employers early. A 36-month authorization window significantly changes the sponsorship calculus for hiring managers. Frame it as a hiring advantage, not a complication, during initial screening conversations.
Browse OPT-friendly expeditor listings on Migrate Mate
Generic job boards don't filter for OPT sponsorship willingness. Migrate Mate focuses specifically on employers open to F-1 OPT candidates, saving you time and helping you avoid companies that won't engage applicants requiring work authorization support.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Do expeditor jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Expeditor roles can qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a qualifying STEM field such as industrial engineering, supply chain management, or operations research. The job itself must also involve applying that technical knowledge directly. If your degree is in business administration without a STEM designation, the standard 12-month OPT applies. Confirm your degree's STEM eligibility with your DSO before applying.
Will employers sponsor an H-1B for an expeditor after OPT ends?
H-1B sponsorship for expeditors depends on whether USCIS classifies the role as a specialty occupation, which requires a direct relationship between the duties and a specific bachelor's degree field. Roles tied to industrial engineering, logistics systems, or procurement technology have a stronger case than generalist coordination positions. Employers in aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing are more familiar with this process and more likely to sponsor.
What degree backgrounds are most competitive for OPT expeditor roles?
Industrial engineering, supply chain management, operations management, and logistics are the strongest degree backgrounds for expeditor positions. These fields map directly to the technical coordination, vendor management, and procurement analysis work the role involves, which also supports your specialty occupation argument for OPT and future H-1B purposes. Degrees in business or general management can work but may require stronger work experience to compensate.
How do I find expeditor jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Most job boards don't indicate whether an employer will work with F-1 OPT students, so you spend significant time applying to companies that won't consider candidates with work authorization needs. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this problem, surfacing expeditor and supply chain roles from employers who are open to OPT authorization. Filtering by OPT-friendly employers from the start makes your search substantially more efficient.
Can I work as an expeditor on CPT before my OPT begins?
Yes, if you have a full-time expeditor internship or co-op offer that is directly related to your degree program, your DSO may authorize Curricular Practical Training before you graduate. CPT must be an integral part of your curriculum, so it typically requires enrollment in a relevant practicum or internship course. Using 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates OPT eligibility, so discuss the tradeoffs with your DSO before accepting a long-term CPT arrangement.
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