Process Engineer - Water / Wastewater Engineering

Position Overview

We have an immediate openings for Process Engineers with primary focus on the Industrial Water / Wastewater market. You will be part of our growing organization, that is developing water and wastewater treatment solutions for customers across North America, that seamlessly transition from design plans to completed projects that exceed client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence. In this role, you will provide technical and process engineering leadership for treatment process evaluation, selection, design and optimization and evaluation of plant operations associated with the permanent design activities of Kiewit teams and external partners on industrial water and wastewater design-build and / or EPC projects and pursuits. Industrial Water Treatment projects include chemical, physical and / or biological wastewater treatment technologies such as coagulation / flocculation, filtration, UF / RO, chemical precipitation of metals, chemical oxidation and reduction, oil / water separation and biological / biosolids treatment (thermal hydrolysis, advanced anaerobic digestion) as applicable in the petroleum, chemical, power and renewable gas markets. This is a great opportunity to lead teams and projects and make your mark in our growing Water / Wastewater division.

Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected engineering and construction organizations. Kiewit’s commitment to safety, quality and environmental stewardship is ingrained in everything we do. It’s visible in our core values, the work that we build and in our people. With over $18B in revenue and over 32,000 employees, we operate in 8 different market segments designing and building large and complex structures throughout North America!

If you are looking for a career, with stability and a diverse portfolio of design / build projects to work on - look no further! We are an employee-owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are positioned as a key player in meeting growing electricity demands. With top notch health benefits, 20 days paid time off, a wealth-building 401K plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities - we are deeply invested in the future of our employees.

District Overview

The Kiewit Water Engineering team, which includes process, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation and control, structural, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on collaborative Design-Build (progressive and / or fixed price) and EPC delivery models for complex water projects. The team brings project solutions to life across North America in the following areas :

• Water Treatment
• Potable Municipal and Groundwater Desalination
• Advanced Water Reuse
• Groundwater Remediation
• Storm water Recycling
• Industrial Water Treatment
• Wastewater Treatment
• Biosolids Treatment
• Pipelines and Conveyance

Location

This role will be based out of our Lenexa, Kansas office or our Lone Tree Colorado office. We offer excellent relocation. Some consideration may be made for candidates with more senior level experience directly in Municipal and Industrial Wastewater and water treatment design, with EPC project experience, to be in other Kiewit Hub locations.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

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Other Requirements :

Base Compensation :  $103,000 / yr - $108,000 / yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and / or location)

This posting will be active from :  02 / 16 / 2026 - 04 / 28 / 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.

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.