Mechanical Design Engineer – Nuclear Systems

Kiewit; Itasca (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to join our nuclear-focused team across Lenexa, KS, Houston, TX, Knoxville, TN, and Itasca, IL. We pursue safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs supporting construction-driven engineering with a strong safety culture.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 7–12+ years of nuclear design experience; FE/EIT recommended, PE preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four-year university.
• 7–12+ years in commercial or DOE nuclear design; FE/EIT recommended; PE preferred.
• Proficient in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel and piping codes; GD&T and tolerances.
• Experience with PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment package drawings; strong collaboration.
• Attention to detail, communication, organization and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Carry out integrated engineering processes to meet project goals and deadlines.
• Author and review designs, specifications, analyses and drawings per standards.
• Create and assess concept drawings for equipment using multidisciplinary input.
• Identify, define and resolve issues within assigned scope.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and timely project delivery.
• Occasional travel required (less than 20%).

Skills

GD&T

Tolerance stack-ups

Interference checks

PFDs & P&IDs

Equipment design

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel codes

Piping codes

Engineering design standards

Job description

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Mechanical Design Engineers-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Lenexa, KS, Houston, TX, Knoxville, TN, Itasca,

Location:

Knoxville, TN, US Itasca, IL, US Houston, TX, US Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition ID:180002

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Market:Nuclear

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a new, emerging nuclear market? Our nuclear safety culture is strong at Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. We are seeking experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to join our team. At Kiewit, we are an innovative team of engineers and designers that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff leads and collaborates with Kiewit’s module fabrication and construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence. In an ever-changing job market, we offer a rare opportunity to be a part of a stable company with a proven history of success. Your role will be essential to our operations, ensuring that your contributions are valued and impactful within Kiewit Nuclear Solutions.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, and environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides holistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools, and safety programs available.

We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, industrial, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s core values of People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship.

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see, design and construct more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, joining Kiewit can bring a lifetime of personal success and satisfaction.

Location

The primary job locations include:

Lenexa, KS, Houston, TX, Knoxville, TN, Itasca, IL. Other locations may be considered.

Occasional hybrid work permitted in coordination with your supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Project Execution: Carry out integrated engineering processes to meet project goals and deadlines.
• Technical Documentation: Author and review designs, specifications, analyses, and drawings in line with engineering standards.
• Design Development: Create and assess concept drawings for equipment using multidisciplinary input.
• Problem Solving: Identify, define, and resolve issues within assigned scope.
• Quality & Delivery: Ensure compliance with strict quality assurance standards and timely project delivery.
• Travel: Occasional travel required (less than 20%) #LI-LH1
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Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four-year university.
• Experience: 7–12+ years in commercial or DOE nuclear design. FE/EIT recommended; PE license is preferred.
• Technical Expertise:
  • • Proficient in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel and piping codes.
    • Skilled in engineering design principles (e.g., GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, interference checks).
    • Experienced in equipment design and procurement using pertinent industry codes.
    • Familiar with creating PFDs, P&IDs, and general arrangement drawings for equipment packages.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work with engineers and fabricators to develop designs and drawings.
• Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, communication, organization, analytical thinking, and problem-solving.

Working Conditions

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.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation:$125,000/yr -$130,000/yr

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

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.