Piping Designer - Kiewit Power Engineering 1 1

Kiewit; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the power generation sector is seeking a Piping Designer to join their innovative team in Lenexa, Kansas. The role involves developing detailed piping and mechanical designs for various power generation projects. Candidates with experience in related industrial facilities are encouraged to apply. The company offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans

Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in Design and/or Drafting disciplines.
• Experience creating P&IDs, plot plans and drawings for construction packages.

Responsibilities

• Draft sketches, piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs), and 3D models.
• Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards.
• Coordinate with other drafters and designers on projects.

Skills

Piping Design

Mechanical Systems

3D Modeling

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting/Design

Highschool or GED Diploma

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

SmartPlant3D

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Job description

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Requisition ID: 176319

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are an innovative team of engineers and designers that support a diverse set of projects in the power market. Power generation requires lots of piping, so if you have 3 plus years in piping design and interested in working on a wide variety of projects and will work in our division office in Lenexa Kansas, we would love to talk with you. We have a large number of projects currently in progress and a great backlog of work and are looking for designers to join our team that have particular interest in learning and growing in the Power Generation field. In this role you will be developing detailed piping and mechanical equipment and systems designs, layouts and 3D models for Power generation and we are open to individuals with experience outside of power (carbon capture plants, water/wastewater, chemical, oil and gas or other related industrial facilities. You could be involved in designing any or all of the following: steam cycle systems, boiler feed and condensate systems, water treatment, fuel handling, hydraulic, heat transfer systems, conveying systems, or air and gas systems.

We stand out in the power generation sector due to our EPC expertise, particularly in large-scale infrastructure projects. If you are looking for a diverse portfolio of projects to work on, and want to work on EPC projects - we would love to talk with you. We are an employee-owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are positioned as a key player in meeting growing electricity demands. 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! ENR ranks us as #2 in Design in North America and #3 in Power delivery. 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

Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:

• Gas-fired generation
• Power delivery
• Environmental retrofits
• Renewables, Carbon Capture and new technology
• Water/wastewater
  
  
  

Location

This position is located full time in our District office in Lenexa Kansas. We do offer relocation assistance to the area.

Responsibilities

• Draft sketches, piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs), plans, sections and details, drawings, equipment layout, and design/model in 3D for power plant systems which could include: steam cycle systems, boiler feed and condensate, water treatment, fuel handling, hydraulic, heat transfer systems, conveying systems, rotating equipment (generators) systems, and Balance of plant systems (compressed air and gas systems, service water, HVAC). Designs include equipment layout and complete mechanical systems, including checking interferences and constructability.
• Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.
• Adhere to schedules and work assignments to ensure successful project completion.
• Coordinate with other drafters, designers and other team members assigned to a project or task, and support work progress and results.
• Train and advise interns or new graduates
• Require little to no supervision required to apply standard correctly to design.
• Seek feedback and use it effectively. Works efficiently as an individual contributor as well as part of a larger design team.
• Identify changes in the scope of work during a small project and produces design changes as needed to stay within budget and schedule.
• Take the initiative to meet or exceed the quality and expected outcome requirements of internal and external customers.
• Complete miscellaneous tasks to support project development.
• Participate in project meetings as required.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in Design and/or Drafting disciplines with a background in Piping and/or mechanical equipment and systems design in a 3D modeling environment. Power generation experience is preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting/Design or engineering preferred; minimum Highschool or GED Diploma
• Experience utilizing 3D programs such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, SmartPlant3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Autodesk, Open Plant or similar programs as well as knowledge and experience using latest computer operating systems and office software. Able to utilize software to check for interferences and constructability in designs.
• Must have experience conceptualizing designs/models in a 2D/3D environment designing similar mechanical systems and equipment as outlined above. Experience designing and modeling piping and equipment layouts in the Power market (power generation – thermal, hydroelectric, wind/solar, geothermal) highly desired but will consider candidates with strong mechanical design skills in other Industrial processing markets, or Oil and Gas/Chemical plants. Experience creating P&ID's, plot plans and drawings for construction packages.
• Ability to work in a growing, adaptive and multi-disciplined team environment
• Ability to work independently with limited direction and oversight
  
  
  

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.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
  
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction and Civil Engineering

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