Good Job that requires hard work and long hours - Field Engineer Kiewit Corporation Employee Review

4.0
Apr 12, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

You are given the opportunity to work on unique projects all over the country. They pay very well, and you will most likely be higher paid than your peers. Training is a high priority in this company and you will be given multiple training opportunities your first couple of years with Kiewit. The company has a very young atmosphere with an emphasis on working hard and playing hard. Overall an enjoyable company to work with while you are young but very hard to make it a career. Long hours and constant relocation make the retention rate lower than other companies.

Cons

The job requires long hours with no compensation for overtime.

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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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