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Structural project engineer roles in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and the Front Range corridor, where firms like AECOM, Jacobs, and Burns & McDonnell regularly hire for infrastructure, transportation, and commercial development projects. The state's ongoing investment in transit, water systems, and mountain corridor upgrades sustains steady demand for internationally trained structural engineers seeking visa sponsorship.
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Requisition ID: 181478
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering
Department: Drafting & Design
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are looking for REVIT designers with 3 to 10 years experience to support a variety of engineering/construction projects within our Industrial and Water markets. We are looking for the ideal candidate to grow with our team, by helping establish, maintain and improve standards and tools while contributing to project success through structural design excellence. In this role, you will work with a team of engineers to develop REVIT models for foundations and steel structures.
The ideal candidate has 3 years in REVIT, 2+ years in Navisworks and BIM 360/ACC, Autodesk and proficient with Microsoft products. If you are looking for an opportunity to work on complex projects in diverse markets, a chance to grow your career in design, we would love to talk with you! You will have the opportunity to work with subject matter experts, supporting the full spectrum of designs, from conceptual (pre-FEED), to FEED to detailed design for design/building and EPC projects for Industrial facilities across North America.
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 construction demands across the country. 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. We don't just build projects - we build careers! We are the best at what we do. 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.
District Overview
Kiewit’s Industrial and Water Engineering Group has the ability and the responsibility to greatly influence the successful outcome of our projects. Our team is multi-faceted, with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Water and Wastewater treatment, Data Centers, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy/Campus Energy and Utilities.
Location
This position can be located at our one our Kiewit offices in Lone Tree, Colorado, Lenexa Kansas, or Bloomington Minnesota. For individuals interested outside those locations, we offer relocation assistance to Lenexa Kansas or our Lone Tree Colorado office only. Opportunities for flexible work are available.
Responsibilities
- Performs 3D designs of concrete, structural steel, modular steel, and stick built, precast elements, rebarr, foundations, pipe racks, tanks, platforms, buildings, connections, stairs, and other structures for Industrial facilities, using REVIT, and Navisworks for clash detection. Experience in design with construction in mind, and supports the design from a constructability standpoint.
- Coordinate with other design group members to review and exchange project information, necessary for design and development. Leverage Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) to create plans, sections, details and reports. Gather required information and collaborate with engineers and other disciplines to develop Revit models for foundations and steel structures. Experience converting sketches, markups and calcs into full detailed design drawings. Experience checking interferences in your designs.
- Develops and manages project information while ensuring compliance with development information and information management standards and policies, applicable codes and Kiewit guidelines.
- Maintain project design documentation through all phases of design and construction.
- Ensures that project details and specifications are coordinated and communicated to the construction team through an integrated design process.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of structural design experience in both steel and concrete structures, using REVIT (preferred).
- 2+ years professional experience in Navisworks and Autodesk documents with proficiency in Autodesk and MS products.
- Experience with designing foundations, platforms, pipe-racks, tanks and other related structures used in industrial, water or manufacturing facilities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex BIM/(ACC) projects. Possess knowledge of spreadsheet, database and word processing programs.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret multi-discipline engineering and vendor documents.
- Able to communicate effectively and constructively with other team members and disciplines both verbally and in written form.
- Ability to understand and implement detail project specifications and communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
- Must be able to represent Kiewit in a professional manner to owners, contractors, vendors and any other contacts outside the Kiewit organization. #LI-JB1
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: $73,000/yr - $76,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 06/16/2026 - 09/01/2026
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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Which companies sponsor visas for structural project engineers in Colorado?
Large engineering and construction firms with established Colorado offices are the most consistent H-1B visa sponsors for structural project engineers. AECOM, Jacobs, HDR, Burns & McDonnell, and Stantec have all filed Labor Condition Applications for structural engineering roles in Colorado. Smaller regional firms occasionally sponsor too, but multi-office national firms typically have the internal legal infrastructure to manage sponsorship more reliably.
Which visa types are most common for structural project engineer roles in Colorado?
The H-1B is the most common visa for structural project engineers in Colorado, as the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in civil or structural engineering. Candidates with Canadian or Mexican citizenship may also be eligible for TN visa status under the engineer category, which offers a simpler process without a lottery. Employers generally initiate the H-1B process, so sponsorship willingness is the primary variable.
Which cities in Colorado have the most structural project engineer sponsorship jobs?
Denver accounts for the largest share of structural project engineer sponsorship activity in Colorado, driven by its concentration of large engineering firm offices and major infrastructure programs. Colorado Springs and Boulder also see consistent hiring, particularly for defense-adjacent infrastructure and university-linked research projects. Fort Collins has a smaller but active market connected to Colorado State University engineering networks and regional municipal work.
How to find structural project engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Colorado?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles that include visa sponsorship, making it straightforward to find structural project engineer positions in Colorado without sorting through hundreds of unsponsored postings. You can browse by state and role type to surface openings from engineering firms actively hiring international candidates. Checking regularly matters, as sponsorship-eligible openings in Colorado's infrastructure sector move quickly.
Are there any Colorado-specific considerations for structural project engineers seeking visa sponsorship?
Colorado's prevailing wage requirements under H-1B rules are benchmarked to Denver and Front Range metropolitan areas, which tend to reflect competitive rates for licensed structural engineers. Colorado does not require a Professional Engineer license to hold the title of structural project engineer, but advancing to independent project sign-off typically requires PE licensure, which can affect role classification on an LCA. International candidates with degrees from accredited programs generally meet USCIS specialty occupation standards for this role.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored structural project engineer 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.