Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Power & Industrial, Infrastructure Engineers

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Power & Industrial, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Requisition :180382

Job Level:Senior Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer position is responsible for engineering assignments in support of Kiewit Corporation business. This position requires in-depth knowledge of geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics, site development, and foundation design associated with Power, Industrial and Water treatment facilities. Typical projects include Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, Natural Gas Generation, Food and Beverage, Material Processing, Raw and Wastewater Treatment across North America. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will work with interdisciplinary teams that may include civil engineers, structural engineers, architects, estimators, schedulers and construction experts to perform engineering analysis and design.

Our geotechnical engineering staff supports project pursuits, awarded projects, and construction engineering. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the production and/or review of engineering reports, geotechnical analysis, and directing the work of staff geotechnical engineers.

This position is based out of our office in Lenexa, KS or Houston, TX - Energy Corridor location. Position requires travel to project offices and work sites, and period field assignments as business necessitates.

• The Senior Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for engineering assignments in support of Kiewit Corporation business
• Supports the pursuit phase development of innovative and cost-effective design
• Works within a diverse team of geotechnical engineers, geologists, and technicians to capture and implement design lessons and innovations across multiple business units
• Works with interdisciplinary engineering teams and leads geotechnical detailed design
• Trains and develops staff geotechnical engineers

• Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent experience required
• 20+ years of geotechnical engineering experience required with focus in Site Characterization, Site Development, Shallow and Deep Foundations.
• Design-build and EPC Project experience is a PLUS
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the U.S.
• Experience with subsurface exploration, site development, earth retention, slope stability, soft soils, ground improvement, deep foundations, shallow foundations, seismic and liquefaction assessments, machine foundation and/or tank foundation design is an asset
• Experience working in a team setting and directing the work of others
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a multi‑disciplinary team environment
• The physical ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide‑ranging climates and environmental conditions
• Ability to travel to project sites and as business necessitates #LI-JP1

• 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.

We offer our full‑time 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.