Senior Structural Engineer - Infrastructure Engineers

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Location:

Lone Tree, CO, US

Requisition :182112

Job Level:Senior Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Market:Water/Wastewater

Employment Type:Full Time

Kiewit has an immediate opening for a Senior Structural Engineer with experience in the design and construction of dams, levees, and other hydraulic structures to support Kiewit Corporation’s Dams and Water Resources business across North America. The successful candidate will bring energy, enthusiasm, and a focus on collaboration while providing technical, quality, and safety leadership on projects and pursuits.

The Senior Structural Engineer will lead teams in developing advanced solutions to complex structural issues; independently develop and review major designs and proposals; resolve interfaces across disciplines; and serve as a technical resource to projects, estimating, and construction. The role requires sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to direct and mentor engineers while delivering safe, constructible, and cost-effective solutions.

2025 ENR National Contractor Rankings #1 for Transportation and #3 Top 100 design build firms

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us to identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus.

Clients benefit from Kiewit’s proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company, in all major markets, sharing experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures – we build relationships, strengthen communities, and expand workforce capacity. We don't just build projects; we build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan (RRSP), and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success.

This position is based out of our Lone Tree, Colorado office and includes travel to project offices as needed. One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We prioritize work-life balance by offering a flexible work schedule.

• Working on preliminary engineering designs and EPC/design-build pursuits and projects; developing design recommendations and producing design deliverables; serving as lead structural engineer and engineer of record with responsibility for design recommendations and deliverables.
• Ensuring designs are completed with consistent application of design standards, technical approaches, and in accordance with the design quality management program.
• Providing Subject Matter Expert (SME) services as part of interdisciplinary pursuit teams working to develop innovative and cost-effective bid phase designs, identify key design risks, and develop plans to mitigate those risks.
• Coordinating with the Design and Project Management Team to ensure on‑time and on‑budget project delivery.
• Leading the exploration of alternate designs or new technologies to challenge the status quo and provoke exploration of new or innovative design solutions. Collaborating with staff and the Engineering Project Management Team to develop work scopes and labor estimates.
• Interfacing with Clients, Construction Personnel, Subconsultants, and Regulatory…