BIM-Driven Structural Designer – Power Engineering

Kiewit (Canada); Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking a Structural Designer to join our team in Detroit or other locations. You will help establish and maintain design standards, create BIM models, and mentor junior staff, collaborating with Structural Design Engineers across disciplines.

The ideal candidate has a CAD-related technical degree, 4+ years in structural design, and experience with BIM tools like Tekla. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 2-year technical school degree related to CAD and have a minimum of 4 years of structural design experience.
• Experience or course modules taken on BIM (Building Information Modeling) preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to interpret multi-discipline engineering and vendor documents.
• Displays leadership and confidence to monitor peers, especially those with less experience in drafting and design.
• Must have a basic knowledge of the latest computer operating systems.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and constructively with other team members and disciplines both verbally and in written form.
• Knowledge of basic spreadsheet, database, word processing programs.
• Must be able to represent Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. in a professional manner to owners, contractors, vendors and any other contacts outside the Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. organization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with other design group team members to review and exchange project information necessary for design and development.
• Checks design for consistency, safety, operability and maintenance requirements before submitting to checking.
• Reports task progress to Lead Designer.
• Gathers required information and collaborate with engineers and multiple disciplines to develop BIM models for foundations and steel structures.
• Leverages Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create plans, drawings, and details.
• Assist in the development of department standards and tools.
• Mentors other team members in design and modeling techniques.
• Resolve design issues effectively with input from responsible engineer.

Skills

BIM processes

Interpreting multi-discipline docs

Mentoring teammates

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

CAD/Design technical degree

Tools

Tekla

BIM software

Job description

Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking a Structural Designer to join our team in Detroit or other locations. You will help establish and maintain design standards, create BIM models, and mentor junior staff, collaborating with Structural Design Engineers across disciplines.

The ideal candidate has a CAD-related technical degree, 4+ years in structural design, and experience with BIM tools like Tekla. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success in this role.