Senior MOT Designer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Location: 

Lone Tree, CO, US Fort Worth, TX, US Westlake, TX, US Bellevue, WA, US Seattle, WA, US

Requisition ID: 176129 

Job Level: Senior Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers 

Department: Drafting & Design 

Market: Transportation 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) has an immediate opening for a dynamic Senior MOT Designer in our Engineering Services group. You will be part of our rapidly growing MOT Department which works directly with the structural, geotechnical, traffic, drainage, roadway, rail, and materials disciplines in engineering, estimating and construction. This infrastructure design group is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the alternative delivery of infrastructure projects. As a Senior MOT Designer, you will be leading and mentoring engineers/designers and collaborating with our other design centers to provide MOT expertise and designs for projects across North America.

District Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's (KIE) Design-Build/Alternative Delivery team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects.  Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs, and minimize risk.  Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety.   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 best practices for all projects that we support.

 

Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process leads to safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and furthers 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 could be based out the following offices 

  • Lone Tree, CO (Denver Area) 
  • Westlake, TX (North Fort Worth) 
  • Bellevue, WA (Seattle Area) 

 

Position could qualify for more flexible remote work based on the candidate experience.

Responsibilities

•    Work with engineering team in developing preliminary and final design plans and details
•    Use Bentley Micro Station / AutoCAD, and 3D modeling software; ORD experience preferred
•    Produce documents with MS Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
•    Follow various DOT Standards and work with companies CAD Standards when applicable
•    Ability to lead, mentor and inspire Junior team members

 

Qualifications

•    Associate Degree or high school diploma 
•    12+ years’ experience in CAD production of highway and civil designs
•    Design experience or Design-Build project experience a plus

•    5+ years’ MOT or traffic design / delivery experience
•    Knowledge of engineering principles and materials for MOT / highway work
•    Read and understand construction documents
•    Proficiency in Micro Station
•    Knowledge in AutoCAD a plus
•    Basic skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
•    Knowledge of 3D modeling a plus
•    The ability to clearly communicate and collaborate well with Engineers, Designers and Construction team
•    Critical thinking skills necessary with the ability to plan and conceptualize

•    Ability to Travel up to 25% of the time to Office or Site

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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.
 

 

Base Compensation: $115,000/yr - $130,000/yr 
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 04/17/2025  - 08/30/2025  

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.


There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come. 

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities. 

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.  

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.


Nearest Major Market: Denver

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