Kiewit
Drainage Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Kiewit, Littleton, Colorado, United States, 80130
Overview
Requisition ID: 176855
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE)
has an opening for a dynamic Entry-Level Drainage Engineer in our growing Design Engineering Services Group. You will be part of our rapidly growing Infrastructure Design Department, which includes structural, geotechnical, civil, drainage, roadway, rail, and materials disciplines, 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.
District Overview
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.
Location
This position is based in our Lone Tree, CO office.
Responsibilities The candidate will be part of teams responsible for completing engineering assignments in support of heavy civil construction for Kiewit Construction Companies’ business including drainage design, detailed hydrologic and hydraulic analysis (using various models and methods), and preparation of design plans, reports and technical memoranda. This will require a broad understanding from a national perspective of the following:
Hydrology
Single-event and continuous rainfall modeling
Watershed analysis, hydrograph and peak discharge development and routing
Software experience includes: HEC1, HEC-HMS, SWMM/XP-SWMM, TR-55, SBUH and HSPF Method programs
Hydraulics
Pavement drainage, culverts, storm systems, pump stations, pressure pipe, bridge sizing and scour, sediment transport, revetment design, and coastal considerations for highway drainage
Understanding of the various FHWA hydraulic engineering circulars and design series
Flood analysis and knowledge of the NFIP including CLOMR and LOMRs
Stormwater quantity / quality calculations, NPDES compliance and erosion control requirements
Software experience includes: HY-8, Culvert Master, HEC-RAS, HEC-GEORAS, Storm CAD, Civil Storm, Pond Pack, Flow Master, with 2D experience (SRH-2D) helpful
Drainage Design
Development of drainage plans, profiles, specifications and estimates for transportation and other water resources projects. Includes terrain and other design components via models such as Inroads, Arc-GIS and other pre/post processing software
Software experience includes: Micro Station, AutoCAD, Arc-GIS, Geopak and Inroads or similar 3D storm water modeling preferred
Qualifications
The successful candidate must possess the following:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related degree with a focus on hydraulics or hydrology courses
GPA above 3.0 preferred
Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred or eligibility to take it
0-2 years post-graduate experience
Design experience or Design-Build project experience preferred
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization and support project efforts
Strong project management skills including: scope development, schedule management and earned value management
The candidate will lead plan production, specifications, estimate, and drainage design development for final design projects
Ability to travel 25% of the time; this position requires travel to project offices and work sites
Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
Other Requirements
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.
Compensation
Base Compensation:$85,000-$93,000
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
Posting Window
This posting will be active from:09/14/2025-11/14/2025
Benefits & Equal Opportunity We offer our fulltime 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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE)
has an opening for a dynamic Entry-Level Drainage Engineer in our growing Design Engineering Services Group. You will be part of our rapidly growing Infrastructure Design Department, which includes structural, geotechnical, civil, drainage, roadway, rail, and materials disciplines, 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.
District Overview
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.
Location
This position is based in our Lone Tree, CO office.
Responsibilities The candidate will be part of teams responsible for completing engineering assignments in support of heavy civil construction for Kiewit Construction Companies’ business including drainage design, detailed hydrologic and hydraulic analysis (using various models and methods), and preparation of design plans, reports and technical memoranda. This will require a broad understanding from a national perspective of the following:
Hydrology
Single-event and continuous rainfall modeling
Watershed analysis, hydrograph and peak discharge development and routing
Software experience includes: HEC1, HEC-HMS, SWMM/XP-SWMM, TR-55, SBUH and HSPF Method programs
Hydraulics
Pavement drainage, culverts, storm systems, pump stations, pressure pipe, bridge sizing and scour, sediment transport, revetment design, and coastal considerations for highway drainage
Understanding of the various FHWA hydraulic engineering circulars and design series
Flood analysis and knowledge of the NFIP including CLOMR and LOMRs
Stormwater quantity / quality calculations, NPDES compliance and erosion control requirements
Software experience includes: HY-8, Culvert Master, HEC-RAS, HEC-GEORAS, Storm CAD, Civil Storm, Pond Pack, Flow Master, with 2D experience (SRH-2D) helpful
Drainage Design
Development of drainage plans, profiles, specifications and estimates for transportation and other water resources projects. Includes terrain and other design components via models such as Inroads, Arc-GIS and other pre/post processing software
Software experience includes: Micro Station, AutoCAD, Arc-GIS, Geopak and Inroads or similar 3D storm water modeling preferred
Qualifications
The successful candidate must possess the following:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related degree with a focus on hydraulics or hydrology courses
GPA above 3.0 preferred
Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred or eligibility to take it
0-2 years post-graduate experience
Design experience or Design-Build project experience preferred
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization and support project efforts
Strong project management skills including: scope development, schedule management and earned value management
The candidate will lead plan production, specifications, estimate, and drainage design development for final design projects
Ability to travel 25% of the time; this position requires travel to project offices and work sites
Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
Other Requirements
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.
Compensation
Base Compensation:$85,000-$93,000
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
Posting Window
This posting will be active from:09/14/2025-11/14/2025
Benefits & Equal Opportunity We offer our fulltime 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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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