Job Description
Communications System Engineer Kiewit Corporation - 3.7 Lone Tree, CO Job Details Full-time $102,000 - $110,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Network topology design Systems integration CCTV Systems architecture within telecommunications Radio communication systems Integration architecture Construction industry experience Design engineering Telecommunication system implementation Managing projects Project contract management Facility security systems
Full Job Description Requisition ID:
180926 Job Level:
Mid Level Home District/Group:
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers Department:
Design Engineering Market:
Transportation Employment Type:
Full Time Position Overview The Intermediate Communications System Engineer guides junior members and takes a technical support role for senior engineer and manages the third-party engineering contractors for successful delivery and completion of projects. District Overview 2025 ENR National Contractor Rankings #1 for Transportation and #3 Top 100 design build firms Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers District 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 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 to 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 positioncan be based out of our offices located in the following locations: Lone Tree, CO Chicago, IL McLean, VA Responsibilities Support senior engineers for all facets of communications system engineering effort Support developing the scope of work for communications system engineering tasks Develop and maintain company's Standard Operating Procedure and Design Manual (SYSOP-DM) documents for supporting manager Maintaining Communication Lab including tasks: building training procedures, testing procedures to meet Lab training and testing requirements Building and maintaining training materials for juniors and/or new teams. Support senior engineer or manager for related schedules and budgets for assigned project elements; monitor progress against schedule and budget requirements; and identify and document changes in scope Support determining the applicable scope of work for procurement of materials and equipment, procurement schedules and budgets for assigned project buy outs; monitor progress to maintain those procurements; and interface with procurement and subcontract personnel to facilitate the bid process Support senior engineer for coordinating work among other discipline leads towards successful deliverables and completion of projects Prepare and/or review technical reports and documentation of activity for the client and project management Produce detail design plans for all communications and network systems to support the communications related equipment. Perform studies to support the deployment of various communications systems. Support managing third party subcontractors to complete necessary detail design communication activities Ability to select technology, devices, equipment and/or components to meet performance requirements. Assess potential outside design consultants. Provide guidance for Junior Engineer/Designers and subcontracting arrangements as well as evaluate estimated design costs. Experience working with AI agents and tools preferred Other supporting tasks deemed necessary by the senior leadership Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, communications engineering, electronics engineering, information systems engineering or equivalent work experience. Master's degree in engineering is preferred. Ability to travel as business requires (estimated 10~15%) Minimum 2 years to 4 years of progressive work experience and thorough understanding of the following, but not limited to; Communications system design, and construction. This includes, but not limited to, the Network backbone, the Fiber optic network, Network architecture and configuration, Public Address, Passenger Information System, CCTV, IP-PBX System, Access Control system, Maintenance Management System, AFC (Automatic Fare Collection), Radio system, Network interface with safety critical and auxiliary systems, Regulations and standards for communications system design, operation, and maintenance Communications system project and/or construction management Engineering and contract management Systems integration management Intermediate understanding of other subsystems such as train control, supervisory control/ SCADA, traction power, tunnel ventilation, and auxiliary electrical systems Intermediate understanding of on-board/ wayside interface Intermediate understanding, at minimum of communications system aspect of train control technologies such as ATC, PTC, and CBTC #LI-JP1 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:
$102,000/yr - $110,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location) This posting will be active from: 05/26/2026 - 10/02/2026 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.
