Power Structural Design Engineer — Hybrid/Remote Options

Kiewit (Canada); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Power Engineering in Houston, TX, part of the Kiewit family, is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to support design and review of structures for power generation projects. The role covers analysis, drawing preparation, and coordination with EPC teams to ensure safe, cost-effective solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil/Structural/Architectural ABET-accredited degree with 5+ years of structural design experience, familiarity with ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360, and IBC, and is fluent

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 are preferred.
• 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 Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (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.

Skills

Communication skills

Power industry experience

Engineering software

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Tools

SAP2000

SAFE

Mathcad

Job description

Kiewit Power Engineering in Houston, TX, part of the Kiewit family, is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to support design and review of structures for power generation projects. The role covers analysis, drawing preparation, and coordination with EPC teams to ensure safe, cost-effective solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil/Structural/Architectural ABET-accredited degree with 5+ years of structural design experience, familiarity with ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360, and IBC, and is fluent