Nuclear Structural Designer – BIM Lead & Growth Path

Kiewit; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions seeks an experienced Mid Level Structural Designer to join Design Engineering. You will develop BIM models for foundations and steel structures, coordinate with engineers, and mentor junior designers.

This role supports a growing nuclear market and offers opportunities across North America. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of structural design using Tekla or Revit, strong BIM skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Completion of a vocational training program in Computer Aided Design and 5+ years of structural design experience using Tekla or Revit.
• 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.
• Proficient in Navisworks software for design and review clash detection, and basic computing programs including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• DOE and Commercial Nuclear experience preferred but not required.
• Must be a US Citizen or US Permeant Resident.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• 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.
• Seeks feedback and uses it effectively.

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.
• Aid 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.

Skills

Structural design experience

Leadership

Communication

Navisworks

BIM

Microsoft Office

Education

Vocational CAD program training

Tools

Tekla

Revit

Job description

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions seeks an experienced Mid Level Structural Designer to join Design Engineering. You will develop BIM models for foundations and steel structures, coordinate with engineers, and mentor junior designers.

This role supports a growing nuclear market and offers opportunities across North America. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of structural design using Tekla or Revit, strong BIM skills, and excellent communication.