Geotechnical Engineer, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit • Lenexa, KS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer performs engineering assignments supporting Kiewit Corporation, with a focus on geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics, site development, and foundation design for power, industrial, and water treatment facilities. Typical projects include carbon capture, hydrogen, natural gas generation, food and beverage, material processing, and raw and wastewater treatment across North America.

The role works with interdisciplinary teams—including civil and structural engineers, architects, estimators, schedulers, and construction experts—to perform engineering analysis and design. Geotechnical staff support project pursuits, awarded projects, and construction engineering. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer oversees the production and/or review of engineering reports and geotechnical analyses, leads detailed design, and directs and develops staff geotechnical engineers.

The position is based in Lenexa, Kansas, or Houston, Texas, in the Energy Corridor. Travel to project offices and work sites, including periodic field assignments, is required as business needs dictate. The role may involve work at various locations and conditions, and requires the physical ability to access all points of construction sites in a range of climates and environmental conditions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 15 or more years of geotechnical engineering experience, with a focus on site characterization, site development, and shallow and deep foundations.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the U.S.
• Experience working in a team setting and directing the work of others.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong people skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Physical ability to access all points of a construction site in a range of climates and environmental conditions.
• Ability to travel to project sites as business necessitates.
• Regular, reliable attendance; ability to work productively, meet deadlines, follow instructions and policies, and perform work safely.
• Ability to work during normal operating hours and overtime and weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

• Design-build and EPC project experience.
• Experience with subsurface exploration, site development, earth retention, slope stability, soft soils, ground improvement, deep foundations, shallow foundations, seismic and liquefaction assessments, machine foundation design, and/or tank foundation design.
• Experience working with AI agents and tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering assignments in support of Kiewit Corporation business.
• Support pursuit-phase development of innovative and cost-effective designs.
• Work with geotechnical engineers, geologists, and technicians to capture and implement design lessons and innovations across multiple business units.
• Work with interdisciplinary engineering teams and lead geotechnical detailed design.
• Oversee the production and/or review of engineering reports and geotechnical analyses.
• Direct, train, and develop staff geotechnical engineers.
• Travel to project offices and work sites, including periodic field assignments, as business needs dictate.
• Organize and complete work within deadlines; work overtime and weekends as required.
• Perform work safely and effectively and communicate professionally with supervisors, employees, and others.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Retirement plans with matching.
• Generous paid time off.
• Training, skills development, and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior