Nuclear Mechanical Design Engineer - Design & Delivery

Kiewit; Itasca (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement matching

Generous PTO

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing nuclear market. You will contribute to design development, technical documentation, and equipment packages across multiple sites, including Itasca, IL, with infrequent travel.

Base compensation is competitive with strong benefits and growth. The role features a hybrid work arrangement and collaboration across fabrication and construction teams to deliver safe, cost-effective engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four-year university.
• 7-12+ years in commercial or DOE nuclear design.
• FE/EIT recommended; PE license is preferred.
• Proficient with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel and piping codes.
• Experience in equipment design and procurement using pertinent industry codes.
• Familiar with creating PFDs, P&IDs, and general arrangement drawings for equipment packages.
• Proven ability to collaborate with engineers and fabricators to develop designs and drawings.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, organization, analytical thinking, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Project Execution: Carry out integrated engineering processes to meet project goals.
• Technical Documentation: Author and review designs, specifications, analyses, and drawings per standards.
• Design Development: Create and assess concept drawings for equipment using multidisciplinary input.
• Problem Solving: Identify, define, and resolve issues within assigned scope.
• Quality & Delivery: Ensure compliance with strict quality assurance standards and timely project delivery.
• Travel: Occasional travel required (<20%).

Skills

7-12 years experience

Nuclear design

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

ASME BPVC

PFDs & P&IDs

GD&T

Job description

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing nuclear market. You will contribute to design development, technical documentation, and equipment packages across multiple sites, including Itasca, IL, with infrequent travel.

Base compensation is competitive with strong benefits and growth. The role features a hybrid work arrangement and collaboration across fabrication and construction teams to deliver safe, cost-effective engineering solutions.