Lead Mechanical Engineer

Kiewit; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Kiewit is hiring a Lead Mechanical Engineer to support our Industrial team. This role serves as the technical authority for mechanical systems across complex EPC and design-build projects, including data centers, water and wastewater facilities, power generation, mining, and chemical processing.

You will mentor staff, drive technical excellence, and ensure designs meet regulatory, client, and performance requirements while delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent ABET program.
• Experience in Design through Construction administration, EPC, or design/build.
• 10+ years in mechanical engineering for industrial facilities (data centers, water/WW, power, mining, or chemical processing).
• EIT required; PE license or able to obtain within 12–18 months.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Plant 3D, Pipe-Flo or similar; MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of industrial facility systems (HVAC, piping, pumps, etc.).
• Develop basis-of-design docs, P&IDs, equipment layouts, and engineering packages.
• Perform fluid flow, heat transfer, and pump sizing calculations.
• Lead QA/QC reviews for accuracy and constructability.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead standards development.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project leadership

Client-facing

Mentorship

Regulatory standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Masters degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Plant 3D

Pipe-Flo

Job description

Requisition ID: 180667

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are hiring a Lead Mechanical Engineer to support our Industrial team. This position is critical to delivering safe, efficient, and resilient EPC and Design build projects across our Industrial market. In this role, you will serve as the technical authority for mechanical systems across complex industrial projects - which could include data centers, water and wastewater treatment facilities, power generation assets, mining and mineral processing, and chemical processing plants. This role supports process design, and leads mechanical system design, equipment specification, engineering analysis, and multi‑disciplinary coordination to deliver safe, reliable, and cost‑effective mechanical solutions. You will mentor engineering staff, drive technical excellence, and ensure all designs meet regulatory, client, and performance requirements.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 3,000 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 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, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi‑faceted and leading‑edge division of Kiewit with best‑in‑class technical expertise focused on EPC and design‑build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Consumer Products, Heavy Manufacturing, Industrial Buildings, Pulp and Paper, Mineral Processing, Renewable Natural Gas, and Industrial Water and Utilities.

Location

Locations: Lenexa (Kansas City) Kansas, Lone Tree Colorado, Houston Texas, Dallas or Fort Worth Texas. We offer relocation assistance to the district office in Lenexa Kansas only, otherwise we are looking for locals in these other offices.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Detailed Systems/Equipment Design

• Lead the mechanical engineering design of industrial facility systems, including HVAC, hydronic systems, process piping, pumping systems, compressed air, cooling systems, material handling equipment, and specialized process equipment.
• Develop mechanical system concepts, basis‑of‑design documents, P&IDs, equipment layouts, and detailed engineering packages.
• Perform and review engineering calculations: fluid flow, heat transfer, thermodynamics, pressure drop, pump sizing, equipment selection, and system modeling.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for mechanical codes, standards, and best practices (ASME, API, NFPA, SMACNA, ASHRAE, etc.).
• Lead mechanical discipline QA/QC reviews to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance.

Project Execution & Coordination

• Act as the mechanical engineering lead on multi‑disciplinary project teams, coordinating with electrical, structural, civil, controls, and process engineering.
• Oversee mechanical design deliverables across all project phases: feasibility, conceptual design, detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Support development of project schedules, budgets, and resource plans for mechanical engineering scope.
• Interface with clients to understand requirements, present design solutions, and resolve technical issues.

Equipment Specification & Procurement

• Prepare equipment specifications, datasheets, RFQs, and technical bid evaluations for pumps, heat exchangers, air handling units, chillers, boilers, tanks, conveyors, and specialized process equipment.
• Collaborate with vendors to validate performance, ensure compliance, and optimize cost and reliability.
• Review vendor drawings and documentation for integration into facility systems.

Construction & Commissioning Support

• Provide mechanical engineering support during construction, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and resolving field issues.
• Conduct site visits to verify installation quality, system readiness, and compliance with design intent.
• Support commissioning plans, functional testing, and performance verification of mechanical systems.

Leadership, Mentorship & Standards Development

• Mentor junior and mid‑level mechanical engineers, providing technical guidance and career development support.
• Lead development and continuous improvement of mechanical engineering standards, templates, and best practices.
• Champion innovation, reliability engineering, and continuous improvement across the mechanical discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent engineering program from an ABET accredited four‑year university. Masters Degree prferred
• Experience working in Design through Construction administration, EPC, and or Design/Build experience
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in industrial facilities (data centers, water/WW, power, mining/mineral processing, or chemical processing). Experience with mechanical equipment design for data centers highly desired or experience with cooling distribution units (CDU's), Computer room handling units (CRAH), fan walls, and containment modules for air cooling for industrial facilities
• EIT is required. Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 12 to 18 months.
• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical system design, equipment specification, process design, eqiupment sizing/specification development, procurement package development, vendor drawing review
• Proficiency with engineering software (AutoCAD, Revit, Plant 3D, Pipe-Flo, AFT Fathom/Arrow for hydraulic calculations or similar toolw, CFD tools, etc.) as well as MS Office Suite
• Strong understanding of industrial codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client‑facing skills. Experience mentoring more junior engineers and leading projects (budget/schedule) #LI-JB1

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.

Base Compensation: $100,000/yr - $130,000

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 07/27/2026 - 11/03/2026

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.

Company: Kiewit