Senior Concrete Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer

Overview

Senior Concrete Engineer
, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineer

The Senior Concrete Engineer is a team member of Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE). This position’s primary role is to provide support to construction operations, perform analysis, and design to Kiewit projects, including having a direct impact to other teams within the engineering district. Project involvement can be at any stage (Get Work or Build Work) of a project’s life cycle. Get Work tasks include proposal development, Task Force participation, technical proposal design including alternative technical design concept (ATC), and proposal cost estimating support.

Build Work tasks include Task Force participation, development of final designs including but not limited to concrete troubleshooting, project specifications, concrete mixes, testing procedures, thermal control plans, durability and service life engineering, construction engineering, and construction operations oversight. Project deliverables may include technical solutions, design reports, memorandums, and letters, all subject to KIE’s Design Quality Management Plan. Deliverables may require field technical support with investigations and site visit observations during project construction.

Concrete Engineering is a specialty service with high visibility; travel is projected to be approximately 25% and can be anywhere in North America. Continued learning is encouraged and expected.

Location
Preferably located in Lone Tree, CO. Depending on experience, position may be located at other KIE locations, Bellevue, WA or Westlake, NJ.

• Reporting to the Chief Concrete Engineer in providing and managing concrete technical solutions
• Support with pre-bid evaluation, design constructability reviews, technical risk assessments and construction operations work planning (placing procedures, pumping, constructability reviews, mix design, value engineering, troubleshooting, proposal development, and training)
• Assist in improving concrete quality and reducing concrete quality issues through proactive engagement with Jobsite personnel
• Collaborate in developing concrete related design requirements and specifications for construction
• Interpret concrete materials properties and construction quality results including process control data
• Serve as field engineer during construction when opportunities align
• Interpret/learn/apply client specific design methodologies, specifications, and standards
• Develop and maintain internal and external client relationships and construction partners, including project and non-project related face-to-face meetings

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering. Master’s degree with emphasis in concrete or related engineering field preferred
• 15 years of experience with a minimum of 10 years directly applicable to concrete (including mix designs, thermal control analysis, service life engineering, forensic analysis, troubleshooting, testing procedures, applicable codes, standards and best practices, ACI manual of concrete practice)
• Active US PE required
• Ability to travel in North America (approximately 25%)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of concrete industry standards (ASTM, ACI, CSA)
• Experience with industry software for concrete mixture proportioning, thermal modeling, and service life analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines; communicate professionally with teammates and supervisors
• Perform work safely and follow oral and written instructions, warning signs, equipment use, and policies
• Work during normal hours; overtime and weekends as required
• May work at various locations with varying conditions

Base Compensation: $150,000/yr - $180,000/yr

Actual compensation varies by education, experience, skillset, and location. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer
, including disability and protected veteran status.