Satisfied Engineer - Field Engineer Kiewit Corporation Employee Review

4.0
Nov 29, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Great reputation, Excellent learning opportunities, Learn how to do things the right way. I am especially glad I chose to work for them in a time when the economy is declining. PKS has never laid off salaried employees and I don't go to work wondering if I will have a job at the end of the week. PKS doesn't underbid to get work, they don't have to. They get the right job for the right price and allow you to work with realistic dollars. I've heard that after 5 years with PKS you can pretty much go anywhere. The big question for me is whether PKS will take care of me or whether I will have to go elsewhere to find that type of compensation.

Cons

length of time it takes to become a stockholder, having to kiss someones butt to be recognized, I work with another engineer who is the laziest MOFO I've ever worked with. He pushes off his responsibilities onto everyone else and is always kissing someone's behind. It is noticed by nearly everyone except the General Superintendent because he has his nose up his butt and always kissing his ass.

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5.0
Jul 6, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Very Safety oriented, outfitted their crews with supplies and equipment without question, listened to employee questions and concerns and addressed them. Provided good facilities with heat and A/C as needed, coffee machines, microwaves, refrigerators, etc. Union contractor with the associated pay and benefits. Known to be an employer where people stay long term.

Cons

Long hours and detail oriented work but thats just the nature of the work. Some of the safety restrictions were a bit overboard.

1.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Able to work on cool projects and potential to make a lot of money with cola

Cons

If you're ambitious at all, I probably wouldn't recommend working here. The pay is decent and if you're willing to stick around for 20+ years, you'll likely do just fine. But for me, the pace was too slow, the work was boring, and I never felt like I was doing anything meaningful or driving real business impact. The company is very stable, but that stability comes with tradeoffs. Career progression felt like a slow grind, and there was always the possibility of being forced to relocate depending on business needs. Personally, if you're young, motivated, and want to accelerate your career, I'd look for a role where you're directly contributing to growth, revenue, or strategic decision-making. If you're set on finance/FP&A, Kiewit can be a good place to spend a year and build experience, but I'd use it as a stepping stone rather than a long-term destination. Just my experience. —it just wasn't for me. - stayed 2 years - too long.

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