Kiewit Corporation

Experienced Civil Designer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit Corporation$73K — $92K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in CAD, 3D modeling, drafting, surveying or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years CAD design experience for roadway, drainage, and utility projects
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation (2D & 3D)
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Strong knowledge of Civil 3D and Bentley software preferred
  • Solid understanding of civil engineering principles and materials
  • Ability to interpret civil engineering drawings with attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineering teams to develop design plans for infrastructure projects
  • Participate in design reviews to evaluate and improve concepts
  • Utilize civil engineering design software for project execution
  • Prepare progress reports and documentation using Microsoft Office products
  • Manage multiple tasks to meet project deadlines
  • Assist in implementing project standards and preparing presentations
  • Lead small teams of designers on assigned tasks

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents
  • Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Retirement plans with matching contributions
  • Generous paid time off
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 180799

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) is seeking an experienced Civil CAD Designer to join our Digital Delivery and Civil Production team. You will be part of our rapidly growing Infrastructure Design Department, which includes roadway, drainage, utilities, structural, geotechnical, rail, and is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the design-build delivery of infrastructure projects throughout the country.

Location

This position will be based out of Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers Lone Tree, CO (South Denver) office.

Responsibilities

The candidate will be part of a design team responsible for delivering engineering solutions, which include the preparation of detailed plans and technical reports, that support heavy civil construction projects for Kiewit Construction Companies. This includes roadway, drainage, and utility design. Key responsibilities include:

  • Primarily in-office work
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to develop preliminary and final design plans for roadway, drainage, and utility projects
  • Participate in design reviews to evaluate concepts and recommend improvements
  • Utilize civil engineering design software, including MicroStation, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, OpenRoads Designer, and Civil3D
  • Prepare progress reports and produce documents using Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, including writing technical memos and presenting technical topics
  • Manage multiple tasks effectively, prioritizing assignments to meet deadlines
  • Ensure compliance with DOT and company CAD standards
  • Assist the Production CAD Manager in implementing project standards and preparing presentations
  • Lead small teams of designers on assigned tasks and projects
  • Support the development of software training materials and workflows
  • Participate and assist with the development of team software training materials


Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Associate degree in computer-aided design, 3D modeling, drafting, surveying, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in CAD design and plan production for roadway, drainage, and utility projects
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation (2D & 3D)
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Strong knowledge of Civil 3D, Bentley InRoads, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, and Revit preferred
  • Solid understanding of civil engineering principles and materials
  • Ability to interpret civil engineering drawings and identify discrepancies with attention to detail
  • Strong critical thinking and planning skills
  • Effective communication and collaboration abilities
  • Leadership experience strongly valued, but not a requirement
  • Experience working with AI agents and tools preferred.

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: $73,000/yr - $92,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 05/13/2026 - 09/02/2026

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.

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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