Entry-Level Nuclear Structural Designer

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions in Lenexa, KS (or Oak Ridge, TN) seeks entry level Structural Designers to grow with the team. You'll help establish and apply design standards, develop 3D models, and prepare drawings using Revit, AutoCAD, and related tools.

You will work under senior designers, participate in project meetings, ensure compliance with codes, and contribute to continuous improvement while advancing your drafting career.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in CAD & Drafting Technology or a related field required.
• Proficient in CAD programs (Revit, AutoCAD, GEOPAK, Navisworks) and familiar with current operating systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication with team members and across disciplines.
• Ability to interpret multi-discipline engineering and vendor documents for accurate drawing development.
• Commitment to completing assignments promptly and resolving checked drawings comments.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular project status updates to the Lead Designer and communicate deviations from standards to management.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant engineering codes, both national and local.
• Participate in project meetings and collaborate with team members on project tasks.
• Review and check designs for consistency, safety, operability, and maintenance requirements.
• Develop and navigate 3D models from drawings and sketches, checking for interferences and constructability.
• Create detailed plan, general arrangement, and plot plan drawings with timely as-builts using RFIs, ECNs, and red-marked drawings.
• Support project development by completing tasks and developing guidelines, checklists, or knowledge documents.
• Contribute to Lessons Learned Database and resolve comments on checked drawings.
• Gather and organize information for accurate drawing development.

Skills

CAD drafting

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

3D modeling

Communication

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in CAD & Drafting Technology

Tools

Geopak

AutoCAD

Job description

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions in Lenexa, KS (or Oak Ridge, TN) seeks entry level Structural Designers to grow with the team. You'll help establish and apply design standards, develop 3D models, and prepare drawings using Revit, AutoCAD, and related tools.

You will work under senior designers, participate in project meetings, ensure compliance with codes, and contribute to continuous improvement while advancing your drafting career.