Building Mechanical Engineer - Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Building Mechanical Engineer at the entry level to grow within the KAE group. You will help establish and apply standards, assist with system design, equipment sizing, and drawings for industrial and administration buildings.

Under supervision you will gain experience with building MEP systems, participate in bid reviews, and ensure design conformity with project requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant engineering degree with MEP focus where applicable.
• GPA is preferred to be above 3.0.
• FE exam is a plus and helpful for career growth.
• 0–2 years of industry experience recommended.
• Familiar with Revit and AutoCAD for building projects.
• Knowledge of energy and HVAC system design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support system design for building MEP in industrial and admin facilities.
• Assist with equipment sizing, selection, and controls under supervision.
• Prepare production drawings and specs for lighting, power, HVAC, plumbing.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and review shop drawings.
• Assist with bid analysis and ensure code compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Written/verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architectural Engineering (MEP) or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Trane Trace 700

Carrier HAP

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Building Mechanical Engineer - Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Location: Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition ID:181904

Job Level:Entry Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering is seeking a Building Mechanical Engineer for the Kiewit Architecture and Engineering (KAE) 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.

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
• GPA above 3.0 preferred
• Passed FE exam is a plus
• 0-2 years of industry experience
• Familiar with Revit and AutoCAD
• 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. #LI-IPLA

Other Requirements:

• 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.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including 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, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.