Requisition ID: 175000
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are looking for a Senior Track Design Engineer that will apply engineering fundamentals for technical support of our rail transit design engineering team. You’ll have the opportunity to manage design of track and trackwork components on a variety of exciting large rail projects across North America. In this position you will be supporting various aspects of rail transit design, and engineering services on both design-build and progressive design build projects.
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 experiences, 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 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 401k plan (RRSP), 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 is based out of Salt Lake, UT. Typically requires up to 25 percent travel or as business / project necessitates.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership across technical disciplines.
- Serve as Discipline or Task Lead for railroad or civil engineering design projects
- Lead or participate in marketing and contracting activities.
- Manage scope, budget, and schedule, as well as development of design criteria, specifications, project guides, project meeting notes, and cost estimating activities
- Take responsibility for project involvement, ranging from site feasibility analysis to final design and through the construction phase
- Attend industry events and represent Kiewit as needed.
- Mentor younger staff and support technical development.
- Supervise junior staff in performance of engineering tasks.
- Periodic travel for client visits, site visits, field assessments and construction inspections, as needed
- Work across industries with rail, industrial, terminal, utility, agency, DOT, port, transit, and other industry clients.
- Perform other duties as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering.
- 15+ years experience in track design and railroad engineering.
- PE required
- A strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, and eagerness to learn.
- A team player and be able to work independently.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
- Travel as business necessitates
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.
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
