Mid or Senior Mechanical Designer- Kiewit Power Engineering 1

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Mechanical Designer, where your expertise in 3D modeling and piping design will contribute to innovative power generation projects. This role offers the chance to work on diverse systems, from steam cycles to hydraulic systems, while collaborating with a dynamic team. With a commitment to employee growth and a comprehensive benefits package, this is more than just a job—it's a career path that builds the future. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference in the energy sector and advance your skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Design/Drafting with a focus on Piping/Mechanical systems.
• Experience in 3D modeling for power generation systems.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft designs for power plant systems including piping and mechanical layouts.
• Check design deliverables against industry codes and standards.
• Coordinate with team members and support project completion.

Skills

3D Modeling

Piping Design

Mechanical Systems Design

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

P&ID Creation

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting/Design or Engineering

High School or GED Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

SmartPlant3D

Navisworks

Open Plant

Job description

Requisition ID:176163

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Power Engineering

Department:Design Engineering

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

We are an innovative team of engineers and designers that support a diverse set of projects in the power market. As a Mechanical Designer with us, you will be responsible for developing detailed piping and mechanical equipment and systems designs, layouts and 3D models for power generating plants, carbon capture plants and other related facilities. You could be involved in designing any or all of the following: steam cycle systems, boiler feed and condensate systems, water treatment, fuel handling, hydraulic, heat transfer systems, conveying systems, or air and gas systems.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world. We don't just build projects - we build careers! ENR ranks us as #2 in Design in North America and #3 in Power delivery. We are the best at what we do.
With top notch health benefits, great time off, flexible work options, a wealth-building 401K plan and unbeatable growth opportunities - we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Your future is here. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond engineering and construction to build the road to success!

District Overview

Kiewit Power Engineers brings various project types to life across North America, including gas-fired generation, power delivery, environmental retrofits, renewables and new technology, and water/wastewater. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit's construction teams to focus on safe, cost-effective and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.

Location

This position is located in our District office in Lenexa Kansas.

Responsibilities

• Draft sketches, piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs), plans, sections and details, drawings, equipment layout, and design/model in 3D for power plant systems which could include: steam cycle systems, boiler feed and condensate, water treatment, fuel handling, hydraulic, heat transfer systems, conveying systems, rotating equipment (generators) systems, and Balance of plant systems (compressed air and gas systems, service water, HVAC). Designs include equipment layout and complete mechanical systems, including checking interferences and constructability.
• Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.
• Adhere to schedules and work assignments to ensure successful project completion.
• Coordinate with other drafters, designers and other team members assigned to a project or task, and support work progress and results.
• Train and advise interns or new graduates
• Require little to no supervision required to apply standard correctly to design.
• Seek feedback and use it effectively. Works efficiently as an individual contributor as well as part of a larger design team.
• Identify changes in the scope of work during a small project and produces design changes as needed to stay within budget and schedule.
• Take the initiative to meet or exceed the quality and expected outcome requirements of internal and external customers.
• Complete miscellaneous tasks to support project development.
• Participate in project meetings as required.

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Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in Design and/or Drafting disciplines with a background in Piping and/or mechanical equipment and systems design in a 3D modeling environment. Power generation experience is preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting/Design or engineering preferred; minimum Highschool or GED Diploma
• Experience utilizing 3D programs such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, SmartPlant3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Autodesk, Open Plant or similar programs as well as knowledge and experience using latest computer operating systems and office software. Able to utilize software to check for interferences and constructability in designs.
• Must have experience conceptualizing designs/models in a 2D/3D environment designing similar mechanical systems and equipment as outlined above. Experience designing and modeling piping and equipment layouts in the Power market (power generation – thermal, hydroelectric, wind/solar, geothermal) highly desired but will consider candidates with strong mechanical design skills in other Industrial processing markets, or Oil and Gas/Chemical plants. Experience creating P&ID's, plot plans and drawings for construction packages.
• Ability to work in a growing, adaptive and multi-disciplined team environment
• Ability to work independently with limited direction and oversight
  

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.
• 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.