Mid-Level Civil Designer- Power Engineering

Kiewit Corporation; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 73.000 - 76.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Kiewit is seeking a design engineer to support 2D/3D modeling, drafting and design reviews across power infrastructure projects in North America. You will collaborate with project teams, coordinate with disciplines, and help ensure constructability and safety from early design through detailed engineering.

The role is based in Houston and other offices; requires a diploma in drafting tech and 3–5+ years civil design, with proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D; experience with MicroStation, GeoPak,

Competenze

• Diploma in drafting technology; 3-5+ years civil design experience or equivalent.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D; knowledge of MicroStation, GeoPak, InRoads, Navis Works and Google Earth is a plus.

Mansioni

• Assist with 2D/3D modeling; ensure correct reference files and up-to-date model references.
• Coordinate with project team via Project Database; report progress to Lead Designer.
• Review designs for safety, operability and maintenance requirements before checking.
• Create guidelines, checklists or knowledge base documents as assigned.
• Collaborate with design/drafting teams to challenge abilities and provide feedback for growth.
• Support cross-discipline groups to meet business needs.
• Assist in completing as-builts using RFIs, ECNs and red-marked drawings.
• Participate in project and layout meetings; coordinate team activities.

Conoscenze

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

GeoPak

InRoads

Navis Works

Google Earth

Formazione

Diploma in drafting technology

Strumenti

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

GeoPak

InRoads

Navis Works

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Overview

Does the chance to change a skyline excite you? Do you consider yourself a high-performer? Creative? Committed to high-quality work? Is adventure your middle name? If so, you may have a future in design engineering at Kiewit! We’re known for creating innovative, world-class building projects throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico — many are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. How do we do it? We hire only the best and we employ them to do career-defining work that changes the landscape in communities around the world. You bring your talent, skills, and drive to succeed. We’ll provide the training, on-the-job experience and responsibility from day one that will shape your professional growth. Let’s go!

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 over 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 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 and new technology
• Water/wastewater

We are a high performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit’s 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.

Location

This position can be based in any of the following office locations: Lenexa, KS; Lone Tree, CO; Houston, TX; Raleigh, NC; Phoenix/Tempe, AZ; New York City, NY; or Woodcliff Lake, NJ.

For roles in Chattanooga, TN; Detroit, MI; or Richmond, VA, the position will start remotely and transition to a hybrid/in office arrangement once the new office is established.

Responsibilities

• Assist with modeling, both 2D and 3D, ensuring correct reference files are attached and model reference directory is up to date; develop models utilizing drawings, sketches, and design skills.
• Coordinate with project team by utilizing the Project Database; report project progression updates and or issues to Lead Designer as required.
• Assist in the review of designs for consistency, safety, operability and maintenance requirements before submitting to checking.
• Help create guidelines, checklists or other applicable knowledge base documents as assigned.
• Collaborate with team members in design and drafting techniques to challenge abilities; provide constructive feedback to aid in employee development.
• Collaborate with various discipline and subsidiary groups to provide expertise and support business needs.
• Assist in completion of as-builts by utilizing RFIs, ECNs and red-marked drawings from construction to develop “Conformed to Construction Records” as required.
• Participate in project and layout meetings; coordinate and assist in activities of project team members.

Qualifications

• Diploma in drafting technology and 3-5+ years of civil design experience or a combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in utilizing a Computer-Aided Drafting program such as AutoCAD or Civil 3D. With possible support background using AutoCAD, MicroStation, GeoPak, InRoads, Navis Works, Google Earth
• Basic knowledge of the latest computer operating systems, spreadsheets, and databases
• Ability to effectively communicate through emails and utilize electronic meeting requests
• Experience with solar PV layouts preferred

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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: $73,000/yr - $76,000/yr

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

This posting will be active from: 10/28/2026 - 01/01/2027

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