Senior Coastal Hydraulic Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit•Centennial, CO

2d•$140,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers is hiring a Senior Coastal Hydraulic Engineer to support its Marine and Coastal Resiliency business across the United States. The role provides internal engineering support for marine and coastal infrastructure design and construction, applying Kiewit’s resources and construction experience to incorporate industry-leading constructability practices. The engineer will provide technical, quality, and safety leadership on projects and pursuits. The position works with an interdisciplinary group of civil, structural, and geotechnical engineers, estimators, schedulers, and construction professionals to identify metocean and hydraulic risks and develop project designs. The engineer oversees engineering analyses, reports, construction drawings, specifications, and other deliverables; builds relationships with Kiewit Operating Districts and stakeholders; and coordinates engineering support for marine, ports, maritime, and coastal markets. The position also works closely with Kiewit’s Quality Department. The role is based in Kiewit’s Lone Tree, Colorado office, with travel to project sites and other offices as business needs require, generally less than 15%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related discipline.
At least 15 years of relevant coastal hydraulic engineering experience related to marine and coastal infrastructure.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, particularly when representing the coastal hydraulics discipline.
Experience with metocean analyses and hydraulic modeling, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and quality-control reviews of technical analyses.
Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States and able to obtain licensure in additional states as project needs require.
Demonstrated efficiency, client focus, autonomy, initiative, ability to work independently, and ability to prioritize competing responsibilities.
Proficiency in English.
Ability to travel to project offices and work sites based on business needs and physically access all areas of construction sites across a range of climates and environmental conditions.
Regular, reliable attendance; productive work and timely completion of established deadlines; effective and professional communication and interaction; and safe, effective work following instructions, warning signs, equipment-use requirements, and applicable policies.
Ability to work during normal operating hours and to work overtime and weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree or Ph.D. in a related discipline.
Proficiency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Represent coastal hydraulic engineering at Kiewit and build relationships with Operating Districts supporting marine, ports, maritime, and coastal projects across the United States.
Support preliminary engineering designs and EPC/design-build pursuits and projects; develop design recommendations and deliverables; and serve as lead Coastal/Hydraulic Engineer and Engineer of Record when appropriate.
Apply design standards and technical approaches consistently and ensure designs comply with Kiewit’s design quality management program.
Oversee subconsultant-assisted work and ensure applicable quality standards and internal procedures are incorporated into designs.
Provide subject matter expertise to interdisciplinary pursuit teams, including developing innovative and cost-effective bid-phase designs, identifying metocean and hydraulic risks, and creating risk-mitigation plans.
Coordinate with Design and Project Management teams to support on-time and on-budget project delivery.
Explore alternative designs and new technologies to encourage innovative design solutions.
Collaborate with staff and Design Management to develop scopes of work and labor estimates.
Interface with clients, construction personnel, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies.
Promote collaboration, coordination, constructive feedback, learning and development, and growth opportunities for team members.
Lead by example in safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Evaluate metocean and hydraulic conditions for marine infrastructure, including datasets, wave and current loading, and scour potential.
Evaluate flood hazards and risks and develop practical, cost-effective solutions when risks are identified.
Perform one-, two-, and three-dimensional coastal and hydraulic analyses using industry-standard methods and software.
Supervise and oversee others as required and mentor engineers in their technical development.