Piping Designer - Industrial Facilities

Kiewit; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 73,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental, vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Relocation assistance to Lenexa, KS

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking mid-level piping designers for its Industrial Engineering team. You will create 3D equipment models and piping isometrics using SmartPlant3D or REVIT, supporting FEED and detailed design for EPC projects across North America.

Responsibilities include creating detailed piping layouts, interferences checks, and collaborating with construction teams on-site. Opportunities span data centers, water treatment, and campus utilities, with relocation assistance to Lenexa, KS available.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in CAD and Drafting Technology or related field preferred with 4 years piping design.
• Experience with 3D design software like SmartPlant3D is required.
• Minimum of 4 years' design experience preparing 3D models and piping system documents.
• Knowledge of piping support design, pipe stress analysis, and equipment layout is required.
• Experience drafting P&ID’s, schematics, and 3D routing in software.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem solving skills are required.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Utilize SmartPlant3D to create 3D equipment models and piping isometrics.
• Design mechanical systems and generate isometrics for industrial facilities.
• Develop layout and 3D models for various project types (data centers, water/wastewater, campus utilities).
• Check deliverables for codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Navigate 3D models to check interferences and constructability.
• Support construction on-site and respond to RFIs with design solutions.
• Coordinate with internal/external partners and review progress.

Skills

Piping design

Team collaboration

Detail orientation

Problem solving

Communication

3D design concepts

Education

Associates degree in CAD & Drafting

Tools

SmartPlant3D

REVIT

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are adding several Mid-level Piping Designers to our Kiewit Industrial Engineering team. We are looking for designers with experience in SmartPlant3D or REVIT, to create 3D equipment models, piping isometrics for our broad portfolio of projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with subject matter experts, supporting the full spectrum of designs, from conceptual (pre-FEED), to FEED to detailed design for design/build and EPC projects for facilities across North America. We have a diverse porfolio of work that includes Data Centers, Water and Wastewater treatment, and Campus/Utilities/Industrial Energy (small scale Power).

If you are looking for a career, with stability and a diverse portfolio of EPC projects to work on and want to grow your mechanical skills - look no further! We are an employee-owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are positioned as a key player in meeting growing infrastructure construction demands across the country. We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world. We don't just build projects - we build careers! We are the best at what we do. With top notch health benefits, great time off, flexible work options, a wealth‑building 401K plan and unbeatable growth opportunities - we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Your future is here. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond engineering and construction to build the road to success!

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction‑driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on‑time and on‑budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growing Industrial Design Group, which includes process, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi‑faced and leading‑edge division of Kiewit with best‑in‑class technical expertise focused on EPC and design‑build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Advanced Manufacturing, Heavy Manufacturing, Industrial Water treatment, Wastewater treatment and Campu/Utilities/Industrial energy.

Location

This position can be located in our Lenexa, Kansas, Lone Tree, Colorado, Bloomington Minnesota, Houston, Dallas or Westlake Texas offices. We offer relocation assistance to Lenexa Kansas only.

We will consider candidates in other locations around the country in remote locations on a contract basis only.

Responsibilities

• Utilize SmartPlant 3D to create 3D equipment models based off equipment drawings.
• Design mechanical systems, equipment and piping. Generate isometric drawings for systems typical for industrial energy, datacenters, bulk solids material handling, and other industrial facilities including, but not limited to, chilled water systems, heat exchangers for water circulation, cooling distribution units (CDU), Computer Room Air Handling Units (CRAH), process steam, process water, drains, and general plant/facility water, compressed air, and gas systems.
• Design material handling systems and generate isometric and detail drawings for systems typical for pulp and paper, bulk solids material handling, and other industrial facilities including, but not limited to, pneumatic conveying, chutework, and ductwork.
• Perform early project design work related to facility layout and equipment general arrangement.
• Develop and check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.
• Develop the capability to navigate 3D models and check for interferences and constructability.
• Support the construction team including representing the design team on-site, answering RFI’s, providing creative design solutions, etc.
• Coordinate with other design partners (both internal and external) including construction partners, equipment suppliers, and other engineers and designers assigned to the project or task and review work progress and results.

Qualifications

Associates degree in Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technology or related field preferred with 4 years piping design, performing functions as outlined above.

Experience with 3D design software like SmartPlant3D, is required.

A minimum of 4 years' of industry related design experience preparing 3D models, and design documents forpiping systems

Knowledge of piping support design, pipe stress analysis, equipment design/layout and installation of systems is required. Knowledge of piping design standards, specifications and procedures is required.

Experience drafting P&ID's, schematics, drawings, conceptual locations, equipment modeling/layout in 3D and routing pipe in 3D software is required

Strong communication skills, ability to work as part of a team, detail orientation and strong problem solving skills required

Proficient in basic computing programs including the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and Bluebeam

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.

Base Compensation: $73,000/yr - $115,000

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

This posting will be active from: 07/28/2026 - 10/06/2026

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