Mid-Level Structural Designer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Kiewit Power Engineering seeks a Structural Designer to join the Drafting & Design team. The role focuses on BIM modeling, design documentation, and standards development, with emphasis on Tekla usage and collaboration with engineers.

The ideal candidate has a minimum 5 years in structural design and a 2-year CAD-focused technical education. Location options include Lone Tree, CO, Lenexa, KS, NYC, and NJ. Expect mentoring responsibilities and cross-discipline coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year technical school degree in CAD with BIM focus.
• 5+ years of structural design experience, Tekla preferred.
• Ability to interpret multi-discipline documents and mentor juniors.

Responsibilities

• Develop BIM models for foundations and steel structures.
• Coordinate with design groups to exchange project information.
• Create plans, drawings, and details using BIM tools.
• Mentor less experienced designers and resolve issues with engineers.

Skills

Design modeling

Mentoring

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Technical school diploma in CAD

CAD-focused education

Tools

Tekla

BIM software

Job description

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Drafting & Design

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking a Structural Designer to join their team. Looking for the ideal candidate to grow with the team by helping to establish, maintain, and improve standards and tools while contributing to project success. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a 2-year technical school degree in Computer Aided Design with a focus on BIM (Building Information Modeling) preferred and have a minimum of 5 years of structural design experience, preferably using Tekla. Potential candidates should have a good understanding of design modeling, design document creation, and data exchange using BIM software (Tekla experience preferred but training is available in-house). Potential candidates will also be a learning resource for less experienced designers and engineers and be comfortable working closely with Structural Design Engineers.

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 can be based in any of the following office locations: Lenexa, KS; Lone Tree, CO; New York City, NY; or Woodcliff Lake, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with other design group team members to review and exchange project information necessary for design and development.
• Checks design for consistency, safety, operability and maintenance requirements before submitting to checking.
• Reports task progress to Lead Designer.
• Gathers required information and collaborate with engineers and multiple disciplines to develop BIM models for foundations and steel structures.
• Leverages Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create plans, drawings, and details.
• Assist in the development of department standards and tools.
• Mentors other team members in design and modeling techniques.
• Resolve design issues effectively with input from responsible engineer.

Qualifications

• Completion of a vocational training program in Computer Aided Design and 10+ years of structural design experience using Tekla.
• Demonstrates ability to interpret multi-discipline engineering and vendor documents.
• Displays leadership and confidence to monitor peers, especially those with less experience in drafting and design.
• Must have a basic knowledge of the latest computer operating systems.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and constructively with other team members and disciplines both verbally and in written form.
• Knowledge of basic spreadsheet, database, word processing programs.
• Must be able to represent Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. in a professional manner to owners, contractors, vendors and any other contacts outside the Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. organization.

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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.

May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $77,000/yr - $118,000/yr

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

This posting will be active from: 06/26/2026 -

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