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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 179814
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit is hiring for several Mid- to Senior-Level Architects to join our team to deliver design solutions for a diverse range of industrial buildings across multiple market sectors. In this role, you will work within the Industrial Buildings Group as part of an overall project team overseeing the building's architectural design for various types of buildings and facilities across multiple market areas, within Kiewit. This could include advanced technology (data centers/server rooms), nuclear buildings, hospitals, water/wastewater treatment facilities, large office buildings, University buildings, manufacturing, transportation structures, and industrial process buildings. You will be managing fast-paced projects, including coordination and collaboration with in-house project engineers and contractors to successfully execute building estimates, conceptual designs, and construction documents and administration. ENR ranks us as #2 in Construction, and we excel at delivering EPC projects, particularly in large-scale infrastructure projects. If you are looking for a career, with stability and a diverse portfolio of EPC projects to work on and want to work on hyperscale projects, 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 infrastructure demands. We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation, and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career.
District Overview
Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and energy markets. Our combined staff of more than 3,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve industrial, transportation, power, water, mining, marine, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by over 140 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 Industrial and Water Engineering Group, which includes mechanical, process, electrical, controls, structural, and architectural disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery. The Industrial Group projects span markets processing advanced technologies; mining, minerals and metals; processing industries; industrial energy; drinking water; wastewater treatment and biosolids; desalination; and industrial water.
Location
This position may be based out of our Lenexa, KS, Lone Tree Colorado, or Houston, TX offices. Opportunities for flexible/hybrid work are available for the Lone Tree and Houston campuses only. We do offer relocation to our Lenexa Kansas Industrial headquarters only.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for completing life safety and code analysis by reviewing codes and standards, coordinating related design items with Authority Having Jurisdiction, and communicating findings with the team.
- Manage the architectural design for the buildings, balancing aesthetics, function, cost, and functionality, and ensure the project complies with Kiewit standards while maintaining budget and schedule.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, security, and telecommunications to deliver integrated building designs. Support, inform, and advise the project team and client on the building design as it develops through the project life cycle. Assist in providing technical bid analysis reviews during the bid period and determining the practicality of submittals.
- Provide alternative recommendations to the project team regarding project budgets and associated construction costs during the value engineering process.
- Manage and maintain project schedules, direct and manage the architectural team. Mentor more entry-level architectural staff. Familiar and confident in understanding the workflow required to estimate, bid, and construct buildings in an Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) and Design-Build environment.
- Perform architectural designs using REVIT, as well as perform checking and navigation in Navisworks for interferences. Perform construction administration activities, and field work as required for project execution.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from a NAAB accredited program is required.
- At least 5+ years' of architectural design experience, working in a highly matrixed, multi-disciplined A/E firm or for a GC, performing functions as outlined above. Will consider Architectural experience of all Building Types with the exception of residential and commercial. Experience with Data Centers, Server Rooms, Buildings with unique ventilation and cooling systems, pre-Engineered metal buildings, modular construction, and nuclear or radiological facilities, highly desired.
- Experience with execution of all building project design phases from concept to construction is required.
- Understanding pre-engineered metal buildings and modular design is a plus.
- Proficient in Revit, Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam, and Navisworks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and experience with estimating/quantity takeoffs for construction and developing procurement packages, bid review and vendor selection processes, is required.
- Registered Architect with a current license preferred.
- NCARB Certification preferred.
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.
Base Compensation: $95,000/yr - $100,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 03/05/2026 - 06/02/2026
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: 179814
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit is hiring for several Mid- to Senior-Level Architects to join our team to deliver design solutions for a diverse range of industrial buildings across multiple market sectors. In this role, you will work within the Industrial Buildings Group as part of an overall project team overseeing the building's architectural design for various types of buildings and facilities across multiple market areas, within Kiewit. This could include advanced technology (data centers/server rooms), nuclear buildings, hospitals, water/wastewater treatment facilities, large office buildings, University buildings, manufacturing, transportation structures, and industrial process buildings. You will be managing fast-paced projects, including coordination and collaboration with in-house project engineers and contractors to successfully execute building estimates, conceptual designs, and construction documents and administration. ENR ranks us as #2 in Construction, and we excel at delivering EPC projects, particularly in large-scale infrastructure projects. If you are looking for a career, with stability and a diverse portfolio of EPC projects to work on and want to work on hyperscale projects, 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 infrastructure demands. We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation, and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career.
District Overview
Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and energy markets. Our combined staff of more than 3,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve industrial, transportation, power, water, mining, marine, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by over 140 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 Industrial and Water Engineering Group, which includes mechanical, process, electrical, controls, structural, and architectural disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery. The Industrial Group projects span markets processing advanced technologies; mining, minerals and metals; processing industries; industrial energy; drinking water; wastewater treatment and biosolids; desalination; and industrial water.
Location
This position may be based out of our Lenexa, KS, Lone Tree Colorado, or Houston, TX offices. Opportunities for flexible/hybrid work are available for the Lone Tree and Houston campuses only. We do offer relocation to our Lenexa Kansas Industrial headquarters only.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for completing life safety and code analysis by reviewing codes and standards, coordinating related design items with Authority Having Jurisdiction, and communicating findings with the team.
- Manage the architectural design for the buildings, balancing aesthetics, function, cost, and functionality, and ensure the project complies with Kiewit standards while maintaining budget and schedule.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, security, and telecommunications to deliver integrated building designs. Support, inform, and advise the project team and client on the building design as it develops through the project life cycle. Assist in providing technical bid analysis reviews during the bid period and determining the practicality of submittals.
- Provide alternative recommendations to the project team regarding project budgets and associated construction costs during the value engineering process.
- Manage and maintain project schedules, direct and manage the architectural team. Mentor more entry-level architectural staff. Familiar and confident in understanding the workflow required to estimate, bid, and construct buildings in an Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) and Design-Build environment.
- Perform architectural designs using REVIT, as well as perform checking and navigation in Navisworks for interferences. Perform construction administration activities, and field work as required for project execution.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from a NAAB accredited program is required.
- At least 5+ years' of architectural design experience, working in a highly matrixed, multi-disciplined A/E firm or for a GC, performing functions as outlined above. Will consider Architectural experience of all Building Types with the exception of residential and commercial. Experience with Data Centers, Server Rooms, Buildings with unique ventilation and cooling systems, pre-Engineered metal buildings, modular construction, and nuclear or radiological facilities, highly desired.
- Experience with execution of all building project design phases from concept to construction is required.
- Understanding pre-engineered metal buildings and modular design is a plus.
- Proficient in Revit, Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam, and Navisworks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and experience with estimating/quantity takeoffs for construction and developing procurement packages, bid review and vendor selection processes, is required.
- Registered Architect with a current license preferred.
- NCARB Certification preferred.
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.
Base Compensation: $95,000/yr - $100,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 03/05/2026 - 06/02/2026
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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Which companies sponsor visas for architects in Colorado?
Large national and global firms with Colorado offices are the most consistent sponsors, including Gensler, HOK, Stantec, AECOM, and Leo A Daly. Regional firms like Davis Partnership Architects and RNL Design have also filed H-1B petitions for architect roles. Firms with active federal or large-scale commercial portfolios tend to have established immigration processes and prior sponsorship experience.
Which visa types are most common for architect roles in Colorado?
The H-1B is the primary visa for international architects in Colorado, as architecture qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in architecture. The O-1A is an option for architects with demonstrated extraordinary ability, such as major awards or published work. Canadian and Mexican architects may qualify for the TN visa under NAFTA's successor agreement, USMCA, which lists architects as an eligible profession.
Which cities in Colorado have the most architect sponsorship jobs?
Denver accounts for the largest share of architect sponsorship activity in Colorado, driven by sustained commercial development, transit-oriented projects, and a dense concentration of architecture firms. Boulder draws demand from tech-campus and university-related projects. Colorado Springs has a steady public-sector and military-adjacent architecture market. Smaller mountain communities like Aspen and Vail occasionally post roles tied to high-end residential and resort development.
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Are there state-specific considerations for internationally trained architects seeking sponsorship in Colorado?
Colorado requires architects to hold a valid license from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors to practice independently. International candidates typically need NCARB certification or credential evaluation to meet licensure requirements. Employers sponsoring H-1B petitions must pay prevailing wages as determined by the Department of Labor for the specific metro area, which varies between Denver, Boulder, and smaller Colorado markets.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored architect jobs in Colorado?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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