Civil Designer Digital Survey Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Job description

**Requisition ID:** 177167

**Job Level:** Mid Level

**Home District/Group:** Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

**Department:** Surveying

**Market:** Transportation

**Employment Type:** Full Time

**Position Overview**

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) is seeking a mid-level Civil Designer to join the Digital Survey team at our Lone Tree, CO office.

In this role, you'll be responsible for developing detailed 3D CAD models that represent both proposed designs and existing site conditions.

You will also support efforts to acquire or model existing surface data from various sources and update these models as new survey information becomes available.

**District Overview**

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Alternative Delivery (Design-Build, EPC, etc) team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of alternative delivery 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 exceeds 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 position is based out of our Lone Tree, CO Regional Headquaters

**Responsibilities**

· Create 3D models using construction plans and shop drawings.

· Research available public surface data.

· Serve as a primary resource for LiDAR data processing on KIE projects.

· Work with point cloud data collected from mobile, terrestrial and/or airborne collection methods.

· Create surfaces from extracted feature lines or point cloud data.

· Conduct quality control on deliverables.

· Extract existing structures from point cloud data.

· Provide updates to existing surface models from completed survey requests

· Manage and maintain the basis of design information that is derived from survey

· Mentor Junior Designers as needed

**Qualifications**

· At least an associate degree in computer aided design, 3D modeling, drafting or similar program experience.

· 3-8 years of experience in computer aided design, modeling or drafting field

· Proficient in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation Connect.

· General knowledge of engineering principles and materials for civil/structural work.

· Ability to comprehend civil/structural contract drawings.

· Proven experience with task organization and prioritization.

· Critical thinking skills necessary with the ability to plan and conceptualize.

· Capable of recognizing discrepancies with strong attention to detail.

· Effective oral and written communication skills.

· Basic skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience with Trimble Business Center.

· Survey experience on civil construction projects.

· Experience modeling in Civil 3D and/or Bentley Open Roads Designer.

· Experience with LiDAR extraction.

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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: $70,000/yr - $88,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 08/05/2025 - 11/04/2025

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.

Company: Kiewit

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