Nuclear Mechanical Design Engineer - Innovative & Impactful

Kiewit; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support the growing nuclear market. The role emphasizes safe, cost-effective, and innovative equipment designs across multiple sites in North America, with collaboration across design, fabrication, and construction teams.

The ideal candidate has 7–12+ years in nuclear design, a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, and familiarity with ASME BPVC, PFDs/P&IDs, and GD&T. PE preferred, FE/EIT recommended.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Project Execution: Carry out integrated engineering processes to meet project goals and deadlines.
• Technical Documentation: Author and review designs, specifications, analyses, and drawings in line with engineering 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 (less than 20%)

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

ASME BPVC

PFDs & P&IDs

Geometric dimensioning & tolerancing

Job description

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support the growing nuclear market. The role emphasizes safe, cost-effective, and innovative equipment designs across multiple sites in North America, with collaboration across design, fabrication, and construction teams.

The ideal candidate has 7–12+ years in nuclear design, a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, and familiarity with ASME BPVC, PFDs/P&IDs, and GD&T. PE preferred, FE/EIT recommended.