Project Engineer

Project Engineer 

Position Overview

Kiewit Power Delivery is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Engineer to support some of the nation's largest utility-scale transmission, distribution, and substation construction projects. This position plays a critical role in planning, coordinating, and executing complex power delivery projects while ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives are achieved.

The Project Engineer serves as a key link between the field and office, supporting project management teams, superintendents, subcontractors, clients, and engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordination, and execution of transmission, distribution, and substation construction projects.
• Support project managers and superintendents with daily project operations.
• Track project budgets, quantities, productivity, and cost performance.
• Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documents.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and work plans.
• Support material procurement, equipment tracking, and vendor coordination.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and compliance with project requirements.
• Participate in client meetings and provide project status updates.
• Ensure compliance with Kiewit's safety standards and all applicable regulations.
• Support quality control initiatives and project closeout activities.
• Travel and support projects throughout the United States as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in:
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Related construction or engineering discipline
• 0–5+ years of construction, utility, or infrastructure project experience.
• Experience supporting transmission, distribution, substation, renewable energy, or heavy civil projects is preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, scheduling, budgeting, and project controls.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Willingness to relocate and travel based on project needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Utility-scale transmission line experience.
• Knowledge of substation construction and electrical infrastructure.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, SAP, or similar project management software.
• Internships or co-op experience in construction, power, or utility industries.
• OSHA 10, OSHA 30, or equivalent safety training.
• EIT certification or progress toward professional licensure is a plus.