Mechanical Designer

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering in Lenexa, KS is seeking mid-level Mechanical Designers. You will create 3D equipment models and piping systems using SmartPlant (or similar tools) for FEED, detailed design, and EPC projects across North America.

Join a team known for excellence as you collaborate with SMEs, review deliverables, and support on-site construction with innovative design solutions. This role requires 4+ years in 3D piping design with CAD software expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in CAD or related field preferred.
• Experience with design software such as Bentley OpenPlant, SmartPlant, AutoCAD, Microstation, Inventor, or SolidWorks.
• A minimum of 4 years' of industry related design experience preparing 3D models and design documents for piping systems.
• Knowledge of piping support design, pipe stress analysis, equipment design/layout and installation of systems is required.
• Preferred experience with SmartPlant 3D or Bentley OpenPlant.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Utilize SmartPlant 3D (or other 3D design software) to create 3D equipment models based off equipment drawings.
• Design piping systems and generate isometric drawings for industrial facilities.
• Design material handling systems and generate isometric and detail drawings.
• Perform early project design work related to facility layout and equipment general arrangement.
• Develop and check design deliverables in accordance with codes and standards.
• Navigate 3D models to check interferences and constructability.
• Support the construction team on-site, respond to RFIs, provide design solutions.
• Coordinate with internal and external design partners and review progress.
• Develop schedules, work assignments, and staffing requirements.

Skills

3D modeling

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in CAD or related field

Tools

SmartPlant 3D

Bentley OpenPlant

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Inventor

SolidWorks

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Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

We are adding several Mid-level Mechanical Designers to our Kiewit Industrial/Water Engineering team. We are looking for designers with experience in SmartPlant (or similar tool) to create 3D equipment models, and piping systems for our broad portfolio of projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with subject matter experts, supporting the full spectrum of designs, from conceptual (pre-FEED), to FEED to detailed design for design/build and EPC projects for facilities across North America. Join a team that encourages creativity, innovation, and a company known for its commitment to excellence and delivering exceptional engineering solutions.

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 1,700 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 130 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 Design Group, which includes 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 Food & Beverage, Consumer Products, Heavy Manufacturing, Industrial Buildings Industrial Water and Utilities.

Location

This position is based out of our Lenexa (Kansas City) KS office.

Responsibilities

• Utilize SmartPlant 3D (or other 3D design software) to create 3D equipment models based off equipment drawings.
• Design piping systems and generate isometric drawings for systems typical for industrial energy, datacenters, bulk solids material handling, and other industrial facilities including, but not limited to, process steam, process water, drains, and general plant/facility water, compressed air, and gas systems.
• Design material handling systems and generate isometric and detail drawings for systems typical for pulp and paper, bulk solids material handling, and other industrial facilities including, but not limited to, pneumatic conveying, chutework, and ductwork.
• Perform early project design work related to facility layout and equipment general arrangement.
• Develop and check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.
• Develop the capability to navigate 3D models and check for interferences and constructability.
• Support the construction team including representing the design team on-site, answering RFI’s, providing creative design solutions, etc.
• Coordinate with other design partners (both internal and external) including construction partners, equipment suppliers, and other engineers and designers assigned to the project or task and review work progress and results.
• Develop schedules, work assignments, and staffing requirements to ensure successful project completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technology or related field preferred.
• Experience with design software such as Bentley Open Plant, SmartPlant, AutoCAD, Microstation, Inventor, or Solidworks.
• A minimum of 4 years' of industry related design experience preparing 3D models, and design documents for piping systems.
• Knowledge of piping support design, pipe stress analysis, equipment design/layout and installation of systems is required. Knowledge of piping design standards, specifications and procedures is required.
• Preferred experience with SmartPlant 3D or Bentley Open Plant.
• Proficient in basic computing programs including the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams). . #LI-KS23

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 overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

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.