Entry Civil Designer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit•Centennial, CO

6d•$62,000 - $76,000•Onsite

About The Position

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering is seeking a Civil Designer for its Digital Delivery and Rail & Transit Systems Production team. The role supports the Infrastructure Design Department’s work across roadway, drainage, utility, structural, geotechnical, and rail disciplines, contributing to design efforts for design-build infrastructure projects nationwide. The designer will work on a multidisciplinary team delivering engineering assignments that support heavy civil construction across Kiewit Construction Companies’ transit and rail business. Projects may involve passenger, freight, and industrial rail, as well as site civil, roadway, drainage, and utility design. The position is based in Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers’ Lone Tree, Colorado (South Denver) office and is primarily in-office. The role involves developing design plans and details, participating in design reviews, preparing technical reports and supporting documentation, and producing plans, profiles, specifications, and estimates for transportation projects. The designer may assist in co-leading one or two designers on tasks and projects and help develop team software training materials. Work follows applicable transit agency, railroad, DOT, and company CAD standards.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in computer-aided design, 3D modeling, drafting, survey, or similar program experience.
At least 2 years of experience in computer-aided design, modeling, or drafting, or equivalent field experience.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation (2D and 3D).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
General knowledge of engineering principles and materials for civil engineering work.
Ability to comprehend civil engineering drawings.
Ability to recognize discrepancies, with strong attention to detail.
Critical thinking skills and ability to plan and conceptualize.
Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with team members.
Regular, reliable attendance and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, including safety warnings, equipment-use instructions, and other policies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Civil 3D, Bentley Inroads, or Bentley Open Rail/Open Roads Designer.
Experience with 3D modeling tools such as Revit, Rhinoceros 3D, and Navisworks.
Experience working with AI agents and tools.

Responsibilities

Work with engineering teams to develop preliminary and final design plans and details.
Participate in design reviews, evaluate design concepts, and make recommendations.
Use civil engineering design software, including MicroStation, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Open Rail/Open Roads Designer, and Civil 3D.
Produce documents using Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Follow applicable transit agency, railroad, DOT, and company CAD standards.
Develop engineering plans, profiles, specifications, and estimates for transportation projects.
Assist in co-leading one or two designers on various tasks and projects.
Participate in and assist with developing team software training materials.
Organize and complete work within deadlines, working during normal operating hours and overtime or weekends as required.
Perform work safely and effectively and communicate and collaborate professionally with supervisors, employees, and others.