Kiewit Corporation

Building Structural Engineer

Kiewit Corporation$120K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited program required.
  • Active professional Engineering License or ability to obtain within one year (company covers licensing fees).
  • 6+ years of Structural Engineering experience in design/analysis or project engineering, focusing on building superstructures.
  • Broad knowledge in various building system types (steel, concrete, masonry, wood, etc.) with flexibility for diverse project types.
  • Familiarity with national building and construction codes (ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS, etc.).
  • Experience with Design/Build, EPC, or alternative delivery projects preferred.
  • Proficient in structural analysis software (SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, etc.).

Responsibilities

  • Provide structural design and analysis for mid- to large-scale projects with minimal supervision.
  • Apply building codes and structural principles to conduct advanced structural analysis.
  • Establish design/repair scope recommendations based on construction practices.
  • Perform calculations, modeling, and simulations to meet regulatory standards and project specs.
  • Evaluate design documentation and conduct quality control reviews for designs.
  • Generate designs and related construction documents, including specifications and layouts.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create cohesive design solutions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
  • Voluntary wellness programs and employee assistance programs.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Retirement plans with matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 181769

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit is looking for mid-career Building Structural Engineers who can independently execute the analysis, design, and detailing of structural systems for mid- to large-scale vertical construction projects. In this role, you'll apply advanced engineering judgment, perform complex calculations, develop refined structural models, and run detailed simulations to validate performance under a wide range of loading conditions. You'll work with minimal supervision, driving technical quality, constructability, and code compliance while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and buildable designs that align with Kiewit's design-build execution model.

Location

These positions can be based out of any of the following offices: Woodcliff Lake NJ, Manhattan NY or Lone Tree Colorado offices, with occasional travel to other Kiewit offices and project sites.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities
  • Provide advanced structural design and analysis of mid-sized and large projects with minimal supervision.
  • Apply a strong knowledge of building codes and structural behavior to perform advanced structural analysis.
  • Utilize an understanding of construction practices to establish design and/or repair scope recommendations for structures of various constructions.
  • Perform advanced structural calculations, modeling, and simulations to ensure designs meet regulatory standards and project specifications.
  • Evaluate design drawings and documentation such as quality control reviews for the assurance of sound and constructable designs.
  • Produce designs, plan production, building layout/profiles, specifications, and construction documents.
  • Coordinate with other disciplines and engineers to ensure cohesive and innovative design solutions.
  • Provide engineering services during construction in the form of reviewing submittals, requests for information (RFI's) and field non-conformance reports (NCR's).
  • Conduct site visits and inspections and propose solutions to structural challenges in consultation with a senior structural engineer.
  • Act as a mentor to junior engineers while fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Willing to travel, as needed.


Qualifications

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited program is required.
  • Must possess an active professional Engineering License or the ability to obtain a license within one year. (Company will pay for additional licenses).
  • 6+ years Structural Engineering experience in design and analysis, and/or project engineering in facilities/buildings/structures with strong structural analysis skills including wind and seismic design of building superstructures.
  • Broad background with various building system types (which may include but not limited to, steel, concrete, masonry, wood, roofing and building envelopes). Applicant should possess the desire and ability to work and a variety of different project types.
  • Knowledge of national building and construction codes (ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS, etc.)
  • Experience with Design/Build, EPC or other alternative delivery projects desired, or experience working with multiple types of construction in some capacity (resident engineering) is a big plus.
  • Well versed in the use of structural analysis tools, such as; SAP2000, ETABS, RAM Structural System, SAFE or RISA
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Supplementary field experience in addition to design experience including inspection and/or construction management.
  • Well versed in BIM and CAD software including Revit, AutoCAD and similar.
  • Experience in providing engineering services during the construction phase is highly desirable. Experience with EPC/D/B or other alternative project delivery methods.
  • Experience in Aviation/Transportaiton, Sports Facilities, and Hospitals highly desired

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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: $120,000 - $150,000
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and location)

This posting will be active from: 08/06/2026 - 12/08/2026

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.

About Kiewit Corporation

Kiewit Corporation is an employee-owned Fortune 500 contractor based in Omaha, Nebraska. Privately held, it is one of the largest contractors in the world. Recent projects have included several bridge retrofittings in the San Francisco Bay Area, Interstate H-3 project in Hawaii, and building the world's largest geodesic dome at Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha. Along with significant mining and off-shore operations, the company also contracts small grading (dirt moving) projects for residential or commercial development.

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