Geotechnical Engineer, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers has an immediate opening for a mid-level Geotechnical Engineer in our growing Design Engineering Group based in Lone Tree, CO. The Geotechnical Engineer will work on an interdisciplinary team including: geotechnical engineers, structural engineers, roadway engineers, estimators, schedulers and construction experts to perform engineering analysis, design, and estimates in support of design-build pursuits and ongoing projects. You will be part of our rapidly growing Infrastructure Design Department, which includes structural, geotechnical, civil, drainage, roadway, rail/transit and systems, and materials disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the design-build delivery of infrastructure projects. 

District Overview

Location

This position is based out of our Lone Tree, CO office.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will utilize geotechnical engineering knowledge to complete technical engineering assignments in support of Kiewit Corporation business, including:
•     Providing project support during the proposal/bid phase working with various team members to identify and evaluate innovative and cost-effective design solutions to geotechnical problems and challenges.
•     Working with the pursuit team during the proposal/bid phase to help identify key design risks and develop plans to mitigate risks.
•     Working on EPC/design-build projects to develop design recommendations, produce design deliverables, and potentially serve as geotechnical lead or project manager.
•     Training and developing staff engineers.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree, or equivalent experience, in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related field, required.
• 5+ years of relevant geotechnical design engineering experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the U.S., required.
• Transportation and Infrastructure project exp is a MUST have.
• Demonstrated broad technical knowledge of geotechnical engineering, including: design of deep foundations, shallow foundations, evaluating slope stability, seismic engineering, retaining wall design, earth retention, rock mechanics, settlement of compressible soils, ground improvement techniques, support of excavation, and dewatering.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated focus on interdisciplinary design coordination, coordination between Engineering and Construction, experience working in a team setting, and directing/reviewing the work of others.
• Strong interpersonal skills resulting in exceptional rapport with people.  Proven success in initiating, promoting, and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships amongst a team.
• Ability to travel to project sites and the physical ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environmental conditions.
• EPC or Design-Build experience, preferred. #LI-MD1