Requisition ID: 182234
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Department: Equipment
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position OverviewKiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) is seeking a specialized engineer in temporary works, heavy lift, and heavy haul rigging engineering. This role provides senior-level technical expertise in the design, analysis, testing, and implementation of engineered lifting and hauling systems used in the construction of Transportation, Industrial, Marine & Power including advanced nuclear facilities. The position requires someone who can cooridinate complex engineering efforts, collaborate effectively with construction operations, and ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of field activities.
LocationPrimary office location: Lone Tree, CO. This role requires occasional travel to project sites, fabrication yards, or testing locations (approximately 1-2 times per month). Field conditions may involve exposure to active construction environments, heavy equipment, and variable weather.
Responsibilities- Lead the design and execution of temporary works systems, including lifting frames, rigging assemblies, heavy-haul components, and other engineered construction means and methods.
- Coordinate closely with construction operations, field engineers, and project teams to ensure constructability, safety, and alignment with project execution strategies.
- Management of projects including design, fabrication, and testing of rigging products.
- Oversee development of layouts, specifications, and procedures for testing heavy lift and heavy haul components.
- Provide peer reviews, design checks, and technical oversight for temporary works and rigging designs completed by others.
- Support bid-phase and early design-stage efforts by identifying solutions, construction sequencing considerations, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers in rigging engineering, and general Kiewit temporary works practices.
- Ensure deliverables meet client and project specifications
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
- Minimum 12 years of relevant engineering experience, with strong background in temporary works, heavy lift/heavy haul engineering, or complex structural design.
- Proficiency with structural analysis software and engineering drafting/modeling tools (AutoCAD, Revit).
- Strong understanding of construction methods, field execution constraints, rigging fundamentals, and engineered lifting best practices.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated familiarity with ASME, AISC, OSHA, and related standards.
- Regular, reliable attendance. Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- Strong technical judgment and ability to develop practical engineered solutions.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and engineering standards compliance.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under schedule constraints.
HIghly Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting engineering and construction activities for nuclear power projects.
- Advanced expertise in fabrication of steel structures, heavy lift rigging, and/or heavy-haul transport systems.
- Eperience in design, fabrication, and testing of mechanical systems (hydraulic powered winches, rams, motors, etc)
- Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
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: $140,000/yr - $170,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
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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.
