Senior Coastal Hydraulic Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Position Overview

Kiewit has an immediate opening for a Senior Coastal Hydraulics Engineer with experience in the design and construction of marine and coastal infrastructure to support Kiewit’s Marine and Coastal Resiliency (MCR) business across the United States. This role presents a unique opportunity to serve as an internal engineer at Kiewit, with access to Kiewit’s resources and experience to ensure design work incorporates industry-leading constructability practices. The successful candidate will bring energy, enthusiasm, and a collaborative approach while providing technical, quality, and safety leadership on projects and pursuits.

The Senior Coastal Hydraulic Engineer will work with an interdisciplinary team that includes civil, structural, and geotechnical engineers, as well as estimators, schedulers, and other construction professionals, to identify metocean and hydraulic risks and develop appropriate project designs.

The Senior Coastal Hydraulic Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the production and review of engineering analyses, reports, construction drawings, specifications, and other deliverables. This individual will also connect with Kiewit’s Operating Districts, build strong and trusting relationships with key stakeholders, understand their engineering support needs within the marine, ports, maritime, and coastal markets, and coordinate the MCR team’s efforts to meet those needs. This position will also work closely with Kiewit’s Quality Department.

District Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us to identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus.

Clients benefit from Kiewit’s proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company in all major markets, sharing experience, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than structures. We build relationships, strengthen communities, and expand workforce capacity. We do not just build projects; we build careers. With top-tier health benefits, retirement plans with company matching, and outstanding growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to help employees build successful and rewarding careers.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures – we build relationships, strengthen communities, and expand workforce capacity. We don't just build projects; we build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building retirement plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success.

Location

This position will be based out of our office in Lone Tree, Colorado, with travel to project sites and other offices as business needs require, generally less than 15%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an ambassador for coastal hydraulic engineering at Kiewit, building strong and trusting 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, with responsibility for design recommendations and deliverables.
 • Ensure designs are completed through the consistent application of design standards and technical approaches and in accordance with Kiewit’s design quality management program.
 • Provide oversight of subconsultant-assisted work and ensure all applicable quality standards and internal procedures are incorporated into designs.
 • Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) services as part of interdisciplinary pursuit teams working to develop innovative and cost-effective bid-phase designs, identify key metocean and hydraulic design risks, and develop plans to mitigate those risks.
 • Coordinate with the Design and Project Management teams to support on-time and on-budget project delivery.
 • Lead the exploration of alternative designs and new technologies that challenge the status quo and encourage innovative design solutions.
 • Collaborate with staff and the Design Management team to develop scopes of work and labor estimates.
 • Interface with clients, construction personnel, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies.
 • Foster an environment that emphasizes collaboration and coordination, provides constructive feedback, encourages learning and development, and creates growth opportunities for team members.
 • Lead by example with respect to safety, quality, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Evaluate metocean and hydraulic conditions as they relate to marine infrastructure projects, including analyzing datasets, assessing wave and current loading conditions, and evaluating scour potential.
 • Evaluate flood-related hazards and risks and their potential impact on projects. Where risks are identified, develop practical and cost-effective solutions to address them.
 • Perform one-, two-, and three-dimensional coastal and hydraulic analyses using industry-standard methods and software.
 • Supervise and oversee the work of others as required and mentor engineers in their technical development. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related discipline. A master’s degree or Ph.D. is preferred.
 • Minimum of 15 years of relevant coastal hydraulic engineering experience related to marine and coastal infrastructure.
 • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, particularly in serving as an ambassador for the coastal hydraulics discipline.
 • Experience with metocean analyses and hydraulic modeling, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD), as well as experience performing quality control reviews of technical analyses.
 • Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States, with the ability to obtain licensure in additional states as required by project needs.
 • Demonstrated efficiency, client focus, autonomy, initiative, and the ability to work independently and prioritize competing responsibilities.
 • Proficient in English. Proficiency in Spanish is an asset.
 • This position requires travel to project offices and work sites. Candidates must be able to travel based on business needs and physically access all areas of construction sites in a wide range of climates and environmental conditions.

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Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance.
 • Work productively and meet established deadlines.
 • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, clients, 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 requirements, and other applicable policies.
 • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within established deadlines. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

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