Civil Designer - Infrastructure Engineers

Civil Designer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Location:

Lone Tree, CO, US

Position Overview:

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) has an opening for a dynamic experienced Civil Designer in our growing Digital Delivery and Civil Production group. You will be part of our rapidly growing Infrastructure Design Department, which includes roadway, drainage, utilities, structural, geotechnical, rail, and is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the design-build delivery of infrastructure projects throughout the country.

Responsibilities:
The candidate will be part of a design team responsible for delivering engineering solutions, which include the preparation of detailed plans, technical reports, and models, that support heavy civil construction projects for Kiewit Construction Companies. This includes roadway, drainage, and an emphasis on utility design.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform primarily in-office work supporting utility and civil infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to develop preliminary and final design plans for roadway, drainage, and utility systems.
• Work with utility designers and coordinators to develop and define system design requirements for the various CAD and design tools used in utility design.
• Navigate Project Wise and/or Forma to retrieve designer CAD files, verify accuracy against plan PDFs, and perform calculations such as additional survey points for field crew layout.
• Identify gaps between existing Kiewit tools and project design requirements and develop actionable plans to close those gaps through improved workflows, tools, or training.
• Maintain accurate digital records for utility locations, potholing activities, and as-built documentation.
• Participate in design reviews to evaluate engineering concepts, identify constructability concerns, and recommend design improvements.
• Utilize civil engineering and utility design software, including Open Roads Designer, Civil 3D, Micro Station, AutoCAD, ArcGIS.
• Prepare progress reports and technical documentation using a combination of Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as AI tools and solutions for automated reporting and documentation.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write technical memoranda and present technical information to project teams and department/district leadership.
• Manage multiple projects effectively, ensuring deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure compliance with DOT requirements and company CAD standards across all design deliverables.
• Assist the Production CAD Manager with the implementation of project standards and the preparation of technical presentations.
• Lead a team of civil/utility designers, providing technical direction, project workload/resourcing management, mentoring, training, and quality oversight.
• Support employee development through periodic performance reviews, identification of training opportunities, and guidance on career growth paths.
• Work with department leads, project design managers, and design leads for project scoping, scheduling, and resource management.
• Support the development of CAD/software training materials and standardized workflows to improve efficiency and consistency across projects, including the development and use of AI solutions using company-approved platforms.

Qualifications:

Associate degree in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), 3D Modeling, Drafting, Surveying, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered. Ten (10) or more years of experience in CAD design and plan-set production for roadway, drainage, and utility infrastructure projects. Experience with Civil 3D and Bentley Open Roads Designer, including both 2D and 3D design environments. Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Copilot.

Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles, materials, and construction practices related to utility and transportation projects. Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend civil engineering drawings,…