Senior Water Resources Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Kiewit
Lead complex water resources design & mentorship for transportation projects.
12 days ago ago
$150,000 - $165,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Lone Tree, CO
Office Full-Time
Company Size
31,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Engineering
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
General Contractor
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Mine Management
Production
Infrastructure Construction
Maintenance
Contract Mining
Power Industry
Gas-fired Generation
Power Delivery
Role
What you would be doing
drainage design
hydraulics modeling
gis modeling
scope management
engineer approval
permitting
- Support project communications and technical meetings, provide coordination to resolve design issues
- Establish and track project scopes, schedules, and budgets
- Provide Engineer of Record stamp of approval
- Support plan production, specifications, estimate and drainage design development and will be responsible / in charge of engineering work and may be the Engineer of Record for final design projects.
- 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.
- Mentor/lead other more junior engineers/designers.
- Provide technical guidance and oversight on non-traditional water resources projects.
- Channel hydraulics and design to include restoration techniques, erosion and scour protection, and alternative lining concepts.
- Compilation of permits and reports for approval by regulating agencies
- Development of drainage plans, profiles, specifications and estimates for transportation and water resources projects. This includes developing terrain, grading and other design components via models such as Inroads, Arc-GIS and other pre and post processing software packages
- Participate in interdisciplinary design coordination to ensure that project elements are compatible
What you bring
pe license
autocad
hec‑ras
civil3d
12+ years
mentoring
- Flood analysis and knowledge of the NFIP including CLOMR and LOMRs
- Understanding of FHWA hydraulic engineering circulars and design series
- Must have experience mentoring others - (training on advanced topics, development of workflows and “how-tos”, etc.).
- Software experience includes: MicroStation, AutoCAD, Arc-GIS, GEOPAK, Inroads, Civil3D, OpenRoads Designer, HydroCAD.
- Pavement drainage, culverts, storm systems, pump stations, bridge sizing and scour
- Ideal H&H software experience includes any or all of the following: HEC-HMS, SWMM, TR-55, HEC-RAS, HEC-GEORAS, HY-8, CulvertMaster, StormCAD, CivilStorm, PondPack, FlowMaster; SWMM, 2D experience helpful such as SRH-2D, FLO-2D
- Must have experience with US transportation projects.
- Must have excellent organizational skills and data integrity/file management/version control experience.
- Regular, reliable attendance
- This position includes occasional travel to project offices and work sites up to 25%.
- Must have working knowledge of storm water quantity / quality calculations, NPDES compliance and erosion control
- 3D modeling and/or programming experience a plus.
- Familiarity with flood risk analysis and knowledge of the NFIP including CLOMR and LOMRs is preferred
- Prefer experience with pavement drainage, culverts, storm systems, bridge sizing and scour, revetment design, temporary drainage design, and coastal considerations for highway and transit drainage
- Software experience includes: HEC-RAS, HEC-GEORAS, HY-8, SWMM, Culvert Master, Storm CAD, Civil Storm, Pond Pack, Flow Master, 2D experience helpful such as SRH-2D, FLO-2D
- Stormwater quantity / quality calculations, LID, NPDES compliance and erosion control
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Working knowledge of hydrologic analysis methods including single-event and continuous rainfall modeling, watershed analysis, hydrograph and peak discharge development and routing (from a national perspective).
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to work with individuals
- PE license required
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Watershed analysis, hydrograph and peak discharge development and routing
- Experience developing construction plans for transportation projects is preferred
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field, with a minimum of 12+ years of design experience in drainage, water resources, hydraulics or hydrology in either transportation or land development projects.*
- Design-Build project experience preferred.
- Familiarity with design-build/alternative delivery is preferred
- Software experience includes: HEC-HMS, SWMM, TR-55, SBUH and HSPF method programs
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1884
Year Established
The company began operations in 1884.
1920s and ’30s
Growth Period
The company expanded during this time, building landmark structures.
$17B in 2023
Revenue
The company's revenue in 2023 topped $17 billion.
- It evolved into a massive employee‑owned network operating across North America, delivering projects valued in the billions.
- Today it specializes in transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas & chemicals, building, industrial, marine and mining sectors.
- Signature projects include New York’s 63rd Street Tunnel, Baltimore’s Fort McHenry Tunnel, T‑Mobile Park in Seattle, and major renewable energy sites.
- Its marine division undertakes dredging, coastal resiliency and naval base work, while energy teams deliver gas, power delivery and renewables.
- With deep roots in engineering‑led construction, it is known for tackling the kind of ‘impossible’ projects that reshape cities and industries.
- Safety First – We care for the safety and well-being of our employees and those around us.
- Integrity – We are honest, ethical, and transparent in all that we do.
- Excellence – We deliver exceptional results by striving for continuous improvement and exceeding expectations.
- Customer Focus – We develop strong relationships with our customers and work together to achieve success.
- Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions and outcomes.
- Collaboration – We work together to leverage the strengths of our diverse teams and achieve shared goals.
2050 Target
Carbon Neutrality Goal
Aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, aligning with global climate efforts.
100% Renewables
Clean Energy Transition
Committed to integrating renewable energy solutions into projects to support a low-carbon future.
- Investing in sustainable infrastructure to support the transition to a low-carbon economy.
- Tracking and reducing our carbon footprint across operations and construction sites.
- Incorporating sustainable practices into the design, construction, and operation of projects to minimize environmental impact.
15%
Women in Workforce
Approximately 15% of the workforce are women, reflecting current representation in the organization.
- Aim to build a diverse workforce, with a focus on gender, race, and other underrepresented groups.
- Set clear goals for increasing the percentage of women in leadership and technical roles.
- Track progress on diversity metrics across all levels of the organization.
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