Power Structural Design Engineer – Growth & Impact

Kiewit; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Power Engineers seeks a mid- to senior-level Structural Design Engineer to join a growing team supporting construction processes through innovative design, calculations, and drawings for power generation projects.

The candidate will lead design tasks, work with EPC contracts, RFPs, and vendor coordination, and mentor others as needed to advance complex projects safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural engineering from an ABET-accredited four-year program.
• At least 5-years of experience in structural engineering and design.
• Experience in the power industry or industrial markets is preferred.
• Functional in utilizing spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and computer operations.
• Knowledgeable in engineering software: SAP2000, SAFE, and Mathcad.
• General knowledge of engineering standards including ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360, and IBC.
• Licensed Professional Engineer preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs for assigned structure(s) including research, selection of lateral force resisting system, analysis, and drawing preparation for power generation projects.
• Apply department and industry standards when preparing calculations, project drawings, and project specifications.
• Understand and meet or exceed the requirements of the EPC contract, customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs), professional service agreements, or other contractual requirements.
• Research new markets and adapt current process and workflows to successfully execute project deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners including cross-discipline, construction, vendors, fabricator(s), and owners to address structural-related issues or concerns.
• Prepare, monitor, and update project plans, schedules, and budgets (including staffing needs) to project management and department management.
• Support department managers in achieving performance goals for the department.

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

Tools

SAP2000

SAFE

Mathcad

Job description

Kiewit Power Engineers seeks a mid- to senior-level Structural Design Engineer to join a growing team supporting construction processes through innovative design, calculations, and drawings for power generation projects.

The candidate will lead design tasks, work with EPC contracts, RFPs, and vendor coordination, and mentor others as needed to advance complex projects safely and efficiently.