At Kiewit, great work starts with building strong teams.
As a leader in construction and engineering, we set the standard — in the scale of our projects and in the way we develop and empower our people. With real-world training, hands-on mentorship and industry-leading benefits, you’ll be ready to take on complex challenges and advance your career.
From the size and scale of the projects we build, to learning from industry experts and getting access to exceptional resources — hear from our own people what it means to have a career with Kiewit.
For 140 years, Kiewit people have helped provide communities reliable energy, safe transportation, clean water, accessible health care and more. At the end of the day, Kiewit employees are proud of what they do because their work matters. Explore Kiewit projects to see the work shaping North America.
Construction of a new, two-lane signature bridge spanning 1.2km over the Cataraqui River, which forms part of the historic Rideau Canal.
Vancouver International Airport’s (YVR) North Runway underwent a modernization program to ensure the long-term safety, resilience and performance of this essential infrastructure.
In less than two years, the team designed and constructed six new permanent bridge crossings – Juliet, Jessica, and Bottletop Bridges – under budget, ahead of target schedule and with strong inclusion of local and Indigenous businesses.
We believe employees should be able to provide for themselves and their families, and gain peace of mind that comes with being able to do so. Offering our employees great benefits is the right thing to do for our organization and the clients and communities we serve.
For craft employee benefits, please refer to the craft page.
Kiewit employees have access to the best health care available, including medical, dental and vision insurance with top-tier in-network providers. In Canada, we offer a wellness program and extended health plan (pharmacy, dental and vision) to supplement employees’ provincial coverage.
To help employees prepare for their future, we offer a 401(k) plan in the U.S. and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) in Canada. Eligible employees receive 100% match of their contributions up to 6% of their weekly base pay. Based on company performance, we also have the discretion to make an additional bonus contribution of up to 4% of an employee’s base pay annually. More than 85% of our eligible salaried employees take advantage of these retirement plans.
Kiewit employees have access to a paid time off (PTO) program that allows for time and flexibility to take care of personal and family needs, and gain the rest and relaxation we all need and deserve. Beginning on the first day of work, our employees typically begin building four weeks of annual time off. At five years of service, they receive five weeks of PTO, and at 15 years, they’re eligible for six weeks of PTO.
Kiewit spends an average of $7,500 per employee each year on training and career development, well above the national average across all industries. The company also reimburses employees up to $5,250 per year in outside tuition costs with an approved program of study and satisfactory performance.
Kiewit is one of the largest privately held, employee-owned firms in North America. We cherish our reputation as a true meritocracy. Employees who stand out as the best of the best are individually reviewed and approved by our CEO and senior leadership for employee ownership opportunities.
Along with its competitive compensation and health benefits packages, Kiewit offers a variety of support services for families dealing with everyday challenges and more serious problems. We provide our employees with disability coverage and other income protection plans, along with access to free and discounted third-party service providers to help manage complicated health and financial issues.
Whether you’re an engineer designing efficient power systems, a superintendent leading critical infrastructure projects or a skilled carpenter bringing blueprints to life, Kiewit gives you the chance to do important work in every field and every phase of your career.
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