Entry Civil Designer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers. Centennial LilyLifestyle

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) is seeking an experienced Civil Designer to join our Digital Delivery and Rail & Transit Systems Production team. In this role, you will support our rapidly expanding Infrastructure Design Department, which delivers innovative solutions across roadways, drainage, utility, structural, geotechnical, and rail disciplines. As part of a multifaceted, leading‑edge engineering division, you will contribute to best‑in‑class design efforts that support design‑build infrastructure projects nationwide.

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

The candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary design team responsible for delivering engineering assignments that support heavy civil construction across Kiewit's transit and rail business. This includes passenger, freight, and industrial rail, as well as site civil, roadway, drainage, and utility design.

• In office work primarily.
• Work with engineering teams in developing preliminary and final design plans and details.
• Participate in design reviews to evaluate design concepts and make recommendations.
• Use Micro Station, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Open Rail/Open Roads Designer, Civil3D, and other civil engineering design software.
• Produce documents with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Follow various Transit Agency, Railroad, and DOT Standards and work with companies' CAD Standards when applicable.
• Development of engineering plans, profiles, specifications and estimates for transportation projects.
• May assist in co‑leading 1–2 designers on various tasks and projects.
• Participate and assist with the development of team software training materials.

• Associate's degree in computer‑aided design, 3D modeling, drafting, survey or similar program experience.
• 2+ years of experience in computer‑aided design, modeling or drafting field or experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or Micro Station (2D & 3D).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Civil 3D, Bentley Inroads, Bentley Open Rail/Open Roads Designer.
• Experience with other 3D modeling tools, such as Revit, Rhinoceros 3D, and Navisworks, is an advantage.
• General knowledge of engineering principles and materials for civil engineering work.
• Ability to comprehend civil engineering drawings.
• Capable of recognizing discrepancies with strong attention to detail.
• Critical thinking skills are necessary with the ability to plan and conceptualize.
• The ability to clearly communicate and collaborate with team members.
• Experience working with AI agents and tools preferred.

• 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: $62,000/yr – $76,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).

We offer our full‑time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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.

Kiewit is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.