Mechanical/Piping Designer - Kiewit Power Generation

Kiewit; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the power generation industry seeks a Mechanical/Piping Designer to join their team in Fort Worth, Texas. The role involves developing designs and 3D models for various power generation projects, requiring strong skills in piping design and a background in mechanical systems. Kiewit offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing a commitment to professional growth and project success.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 3+ years related experience in mechanical systems and piping design.
• Degree or equivalent experience in Drafting and Design preferred.
• Proficiency in Smartplant 3D for 3D modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed piping and mechanical equipment systems designs and layouts.
• Utilize Smartplant 3D for 3D modeling of piping and mechanical components.
• Adhere to project schedules to ensure timely completion.

Skills

3D modeling

piping design

mechanical systems

team collaboration

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting and Design

Tools

Smartplant 3D

Navisworks

Job description

Mechanical/Piping Designer - Kiewit Power Generation

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Requisition ID: 176451

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. Power generation requires lots of piping, so if you have 3 plus years in piping design and interested in working on a wide variety of projects, and 3D modeling experience, we would love to talk with you.

We have a large number of projects currently in progress and a great backlog of work and are looking for designers to join our team that have particular interest in learning and growing in the Power Generation field. In this role you will be developing detailed piping and mechanical equipment and systems designs, layouts and 3D models for Power generation and we are open to individuals with experience outside of power (carbon capture plants, water/wastewater, chemical, oil and gas or other related industrial 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

Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:

• Gas-fired generation
• Power delivery
• Environmental retrofits
• Renewables, Carbon Capture and new technology
• Water/wastewater
  
  
  

Location

This postion is located in either our Houston office or our Dallas/Fortwork office location.

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.
• Utilize Smartplant 3D for 3D modeling of piping and mechanical components for power generation projects. 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.
• 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.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ related mechanical systems and piping design experience in any of the following is required: Power generation, Renewable, Carbon Capture, Battery Energy Storage, performing functions as outlined above
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting and Design or related discipline preferred. Will consider candidates without degree, that have the related experience equivalent to a degree.
• Proficient in basic computer programs including MS Word and Excel, web browsing and e-mail programs
• Experience using Smartplant 3D for 3D modeling. Experience using Navisworks or similar program for checking interferances and constructability.
  
  
  

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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: $34/hour - $60/hour

(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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction and Civil Engineering

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