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Requisition ID: 180806
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) has an opportunity for a motivated Entry Level Electrical Designer within our Digital Delivery and Transit Production group. You will join our rapidly growing Infrastructure Design Department, which supports transit rail, train control, communication, and electrical systems, and serves as a leading-edge division delivering best-in-class technical expertise for design-build infrastructure projects nationwide.
District Overview
2025 ENR National Contractor Rankings #1 for Transportation and #3 Top 100 design build firms
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 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 will be based out of Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers Lone Tree, CO (South Denver) office.
Responsibilities
The candidate will contribute to a multidisciplinary design team tasked with executing engineering assignments for transit rail construction projects. This includes work related to rail, train control, communication, and electrical systems, along with the preparation of detailed design plans and technical reports. Key responsibilities include:

• In office work primarily
• Work with engineering teams in developing preliminary and final design plans and details for transit rail.
• Participate in design reviews to evaluate design concepts and make recommendations.
• Use MicroStation, AutoCAD, PromisE, Bentley Raceway and Cable Manager and other electrical engineering design software.
• Produce documents with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Follow various Transit Design Standards and work with companies' CAD Standards when applicable.
• Produce electrical engineering plan sets, wiring schematics, equipment layout drawings, project schedules, and cost estimates for transportation systems.
• May assist in co-leading 1-2 designers on various tasks and projects.
• Participate and assist with the development of team software training materials.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in computer-aided design, 3D modeling, drafting, survey or similar program experience
• 2 to 5 years of experience in computer-aided design, modeling or drafting field or experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation (2D & 3D).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Use MicroStation, AutoCAD, PromisE, Bentley Raceway and Cable Manager and other electrical engineering design software.
• General knowledge of engineering principles and materials for electrical engineering work Ability to comprehend electrical engineering drawings.
• Capable of recognizing discrepancies with strong attention to detail.
• Critical thinking skills are necessary with the ability to plan and conceptualize.
• The ability to clearly communicate and collaborate with team members.
• Experience working with AI agents and tools preferred.

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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.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Base Compensation: $73,000/yr - $76,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 05/13/2026 - 09/02/2026
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.