Nuclear Structural Designer – BIM & Tekla Specialist

Kiewit; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical plans

Dental plan

Vision plans

Voluntary wellness program

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions in Lenexa, KS seeks a Mid Level Structural Designer to join the Design Engineering team. The role focuses on BIM-based design for foundations and steel structures, coordination with other design groups, and mentoring junior staff to ensure design quality and schedule adherence.

QUALIFIED candidates have 5+ years of structural design experience in CAD environments (Tekla/Revit), strong communication skills, and the ability to interpret multi-discipline documents;

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.

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.
• Learns to leverage 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

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

CAD training program

Tools

Tekla

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions in Lenexa, KS seeks a Mid Level Structural Designer to join the Design Engineering team. The role focuses on BIM-based design for foundations and steel structures, coordination with other design groups, and mentoring junior staff to ensure design quality and schedule adherence.

QUALIFIED candidates have 5+ years of structural design experience in CAD environments (Tekla/Revit), strong communication skills, and the ability to interpret multi-discipline documents;