Building Mechanical Engineer

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering in Lenexa, KS, is seeking a Building Mechanical Engineer for the Industrial Building Group. The role emphasizes establishing and maintaining standards, aiding design documentation, and contributing to project success while developing technical skills.

The candidate will support MEP design for industrial buildings, use Revit and AutoCAD, and grow within a collaborative environment across industrial markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architectural Engineering (MEP) or Mechanical Engineering.
• FE exam passed is a plus; EIT preferred.
• 1–3 years of mechanical design for buildings experience (HVAC/plumbing).
• Experience using Revit and AutoCAD in design.
• Familiarity with Trane Trace 700 or Carrier HAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems at a basic level.
• Learn and apply building codes and standards for MEP design.
• Support system design concept, equipment sizing/selection, system controls, and final design for industrial and administration buildings.
• Prepare production drawings and specs for lighting, power, HVAC, and plumbing.
• Assist with technical bid analyses.
• Verify installation against specifications and coordinate submittals during construction.
• Review 3D models for interferences and constructability.

Skills

Self-starter

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architectural Engineering (MEP focus) or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Trane Trace 700

Carrier HAP

Job description

Requisition ID: 181211

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering is seeking a Building Mechanical Engineer for our Industrial Building Group. We are looking for ideal candidates to grow the Kiewit team by helping establish, maintain, and improve company standards and tools while also utilizing these standards and tools to contribute to project success. Candidates shall be familiar with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software with an understanding of design documentation creation and layouts. Candidates shall be capable of exhibiting flexibility in work assignments while maintaining a growth mindset and continuing to develop in their technical and professional career.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and energy markets. Our combined staff of more than 3,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve industrial, transportation, power, water, mining, marine, building and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by over 140 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growing Industrial and Water Engineering Group , which includes mechanical, process, electrical, controls, structural and architectural disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery. The Industrial Group projects span markets such as advanced technologies; mining, minerals and metals; process industries; industrial energy; drinking water; wastewater treatment and biosolids; desalination; and industrial water.

Location

This position is based in our Lenexa, KS office, Lone Tree CO, or Houston TX office.

Responsibilities

• Have a basic understanding of building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Become familiar with building codes and standards for the design of building MEP systems.
• Under the guidance of other engineers, support the system design concept, equipment sizing, equipment selection, system controls, and the finalized design for industrial buildings and administration buildings including: offices, server/computer rooms, warehouses, F type industrial, H type industrial, and Class I, Division 1 & 2.
• Under the guidance of other engineers, prepare production drawings and specifications for building-related lighting, power, HVAC, and plumbing systems that will be used in deliverable packages sent to sub-contractors for bidding.
• Assist with technical bid analysis reviews.
• Verify HVAC and plumbing installation/construction compliance with engineering specifications and plan requirements, and coordinate shop drawings and other equipment submittals during construction administration.
• Check and navigate 3D models for review of interferences and constructability during design and construction administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Architectural Engineering (with an MEP focus) or Mechanical Engineering
• Passed FE exam is a plus, EIT preferred
• 1-3 years of Mechanical Design for Buildings experience, which includes HVAC, and/or plumbing systems, piping.
• Experience using Revit and AutoCAD in design.
• Familiarity with Trane Trace 700 or Carrier HAP is a plus
• Self-starter that can integrate with various engineering design disciplines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Benefits

• 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
• generous paid time off

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: Kiewit