Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit • Westlake, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to perform engineering assignments supporting Kiewit Corporation’s business. The Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers geotechnical group supports varied markets and contract models, including design-build, progressive design-build, CMGC, CMAR, EPC, ECI, and traditional bid-build. The construction-focused group performs design and analysis for temporary structures and related geotechnical needs, including cofferdams, gravity retaining walls such as MSE and soil nail walls, support of excavation, working surfaces and platforms, slope stability, WEAP analysis, and deep and shallow foundations. Engineers support projects during estimating and construction, as well as other project phases.

The engineer will work with interdisciplinary teams that include structural, civil, drainage, and materials engineers, estimators, schedulers, and construction professionals. The role includes geotechnical analyses across a variety of project types throughout the United States and the preparation of construction documents and design memorandums. The position is based in Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers’ Westlake, Texas office, with travel to project offices and work sites and periodic field assignments as business needs require.

Kiewit’s Design Build/Alternative Delivery team works with clients throughout design-build projects and collaborates with estimators and builders to develop innovative, constructible, safety-focused solutions. The team supports projects across the company, sharing project experience and design practices. The position also includes staff training and development.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 11 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience on U.S. construction-related projects.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the U.S.
• Broad technical knowledge of geotechnical and geostructural design, including deep and shallow foundations, slope stability, seismic engineering, retaining walls, earth retention, rock mechanics, settlement of compressible soils, ground improvement, support of excavation, and dewatering.
• Experience with cofferdams and support of excavation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including interdisciplinary design coordination and coordination between Engineering and Construction.
• Experience working in a team setting and directing or reviewing the work of others.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to initiate, promote, and maintain productive working relationships.
• Ability to travel to project sites and physically access all areas of construction sites in a range of climates and environmental conditions.
• Regular, reliable attendance; ability to work productively, meet deadlines, communicate professionally, and follow oral and written instructions and safety policies.
• Ability to work during normal operating hours and to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Ability to work at different locations and in varying conditions.

Nice To Haves

• EPC or Design-Build experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide project support during the proposal and bid phase, working with team members to identify and evaluate innovative, cost-effective solutions to geotechnical problems and challenges.
• Work with pursuit teams during the proposal and bid phase to identify key design risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Produce and review detailed calculation packages, drawings, and design memorandums, and fulfill Engineer of Record responsibilities.
• Train and develop staff engineers.
• Perform geotechnical engineering analyses and design in coordination with interdisciplinary engineering, estimating, scheduling, and construction teams.
• Support projects during estimating and construction, including project-site and field assignments as needed.

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, skill development, and career growth opportunities.
• Wealth-building 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

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