Water & Wastewater Utility Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

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Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) is looking for a Utility Engineer with Land Development and/or Water & Wastewater experience to join this growing group. This opportunity will support project pursuits and awarded projects by engineering, coordinating, and managing Utilities on a variety of Kiewit’s largest projects. The candidate should be experienced with leading and performing the planning, design, and implementation of water and waste water on infrastructure projects, including distribution, conveyance, property interests, permitting, and storage systems. Oversee multidisciplinary teams and ensure technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction across all phases of project delivery.

Our work includes but is not limited to: water, wastewater, gas, petroleum, electric transmission & distribution (aerial and underground), telecom fiber & copper (aerial and underground), Utility Coordination, Estimating, ROW, and interfaces regularly with Civil Engineering disciplines such as roadway, drainage and structures.

District Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design Build Management team are driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects to manage their multi-disciplined design teams to improve schedule, control costs, and minimize risk. Our construction-driven engineers analyze root causes and resolve design issues before they impact schedule and budget. Particularly on large design-build projects, clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and design best practices for all projects that we support.

Our participation leads to safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. We will train you, develop your skills, and allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, by joining Kiewit, you’re ensuring a lifetime of success.

Location

This position could be based out of our Lone Tree, CO OR Westlake, TX offices.

Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

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  Design and manage water distribution, conveyance, and storage systems, including surface and groundwater supply.

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  Lead infrastructure planning and optimization efforts for water resources and challenged/reuse supply systems.

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  Oversee project execution using earned value management principles, ensuring budget, schedule, and quality targets are met.

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  Coordinate work across engineering, GIS, CAD, and sub-consultants to ensure consistency and high-quality deliverables.

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  Review and seal engineering calculations, drawings, and reports.

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  Mentor junior staff and promote a culture of technical excellence.

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  Maintain strong communication with clients, agencies, and internal teams.

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  Support business development through proposals, scope/fee development, and client engagement.

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Collaborate with jurisdictions and contractors to ensure regulatory compliance and project success.

Qualifications

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  10+ Years in Utilities design; infrastructure Engineering and/or design-build experience preferred.

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  Bachelors degree in Engineering or related degree field.

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  Professional Engineer license.

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  Experienced use of MicroStation, ProjectWise, OpenRoads, AutoCAD, BlueBeam.

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  Experienced with AWWA, WEF, and ASCE standard governance of Utility Engineering.

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  Experiences with variety of design standards for Water & Wastewater systems.

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  Experience with different construction techniques and constructability of Utilities and associated Civil aspects in Design-Build projects.

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  Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with individuals at all levels of the organization.

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  Strong inter-personal skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

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  Ability to organize and handle multiple project assignments.

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  Ability to travel to assignments based on business needs.

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  Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.

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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.

• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $110,000/yr - $140,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 09/24/2025 - 12/24/2025

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: Kiewit