Kiewit Corporation

Project Engineer 3

Kiewit Corporation$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • 2-6+ years of experience in high-voltage transmission, substation, or power delivery projects.
  • Familiarity with components, foundations, and construction methods of transmission lines.
  • Experience with engineering tools like PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and AutoCAD preferred.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and field-coordination skills.
  • Willingness to work in the field and travel as required.
  • Relocation flexibility for project assignments.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for high-voltage transmission line construction activities.
  • Coordinate with superintendents and craft teams to address design issues and ensure compliance.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on transmission line design packages.
  • Support quality assurance processes and ensure compliance with standards.
  • Assist in developing project schedules, work plans, and sequencing activities.
  • Track project quantities and budgets while contributing to cost-saving efforts.
  • Promote safety culture and implement safe work procedures throughout the project.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available.
  • Opportunities for travel based on project needs.
Full Job Description
Kiewit is seeking a Project Engineer to support high-voltage transmission line construction and engineering projects across the United States. This role blends field execution with technical engineering oversight, making it ideal for someone who thrives in both environments. The Project Engineer will work closely with construction teams, designers, subcontractors, and utility clients to ensure safe, high-quality, and cost-effective delivery of transmission projects.

This position may be based in the field or in one of Kiewit's regional offices, with travel expected depending on project needs. Relocation assistance is available.

Key Responsibilities
  • Project Engineering - Provide technical support for high-voltage transmission line construction, including structure foundations, line routing, material specifications, and constructability reviews.
  • Field Coordination - Work directly with superintendents and craft teams to resolve design issues, interpret drawings, and ensure construction aligns with engineering requirements.
  • Design Interface - Collaborate with internal and external engineering teams on transmission line design packages, including PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, SAG-TENSION, and civil/structural deliverables.
  • Quality Assurance - Support QA/QC processes, review submittals, verify material compliance, and ensure adherence to Kiewit and client standards.
  • Scheduling & Planning - Assist in developing project schedules, work plans, and sequencing for transmission line construction activities.
  • Cost Control - Track quantities, monitor budgets, support forecasting, and contribute to cost-saving initiatives.
  • Safety Leadership - Promote Kiewit's safety culture, participate in field audits, and help implement safe work procedures.
  • Stakeholder Communication - Interface with clients, inspectors, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure alignment and timely issue resolution.


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  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • 2-6+ years of experience supporting high-voltage transmission, substation, or power delivery projects (construction or engineering).
  • Understanding of transmission line components, foundations, structure types, and construction methods.
  • Experience with tools such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, SAG10, AutoCAD, or similar platforms is a plus.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and field-coordination skills.
  • Willingness to work in the field and travel as required.
  • Ability to relocate for project assignments (relocation assistance provided).


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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