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Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) is seeking an early career Civil/Structural CAD Designer in our Engineering Services During Construction (ESDC) Production group in the KIE Omaha, NE office. The successful candidate will perform a variety of civil, geotechnical, and structural CAD / Modeling tasks using Autodesk or Bentley related software to update contract drawings to support construction operations As-Built/Record Drawing requirements. They will also lead coordination efforts with key construction and client staff to resolve any question or concerns during the As-Built process.

Our ESDC Production group provides value to the success of our clients' projects by managing post design change resolution which is critical to quality project design, cost control, and construction excellence. We assist Kiewit infrastructure districts in the process of managing released for construction drawing changes through construction operation excellence. KIE tasks our ESDC Production department to help Kiewit build projects which includes integrated As-Built/Record drawing oversight and management, train construction personnel on documenting accurate redline/markups, capturing accurate redline/markup information from construction, and incorporating into contract CAD design drawings.

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of complex 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 lead to safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and further 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.

This position is located in downtown Omaha, NE at our Kiewit Headquarters. This role requires regular, onsite attendance. 

Work with our engineering teams and Clients to provide latest As-Built design drawings to construction team

Virtual plan set support, with emphasis on training personnel on construction team

Coordinate with Document Control specialists to manage accurate redline/markup changes in virtual plan set

Review of client As-Built/Record Drawing requirements and develop As-Built/Record Drawing plan

Work with construction team and assisting them in documentation of redline/markup changes made in the field

Coordinate effective meetings with construction/client teams and track down answers

Participate in change documentation reviews to evaluate and make recommendations

Work with construction team to provide the Client with As-Built/Record Drawing submittals

Completion of Associates degree in Computer Aided Design, Engineering Technology, AAS or similar program experience 2-4 years' experience in basic civil/structural/geotechnical CAD / Modeling of design documents

Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD

Additional proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D, MicroStation, or Revit is a plus

Infrastructure project design or construction experience is a plus

General knowledge of engineering principles for civil / structural work

Read and understand civil / structural construction documents

Strong and Effective oral and written communication skills contributing to team-based collaboration environment Critical thinking skills necessary with the ability to plan and conceptualize

Capable of recognizing conflicts and discrepancies with strong attention to detail

Self-motivation and drive to provide and excellent work product Basic skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

Travel expectation for this role is 10-15%