Senior Building Structural Engineer

Kiewit; Woodcliff Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking several Sr. Building Structural Engineers to lead the analysis, design, and detailing of complex systems for large-scale vertical projects. You will guide BIM/CAD designers, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with construction teams to deliver safe, buildable solutions.

Base compensation ranges from $160,000 to $200,000 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunity to advance within an employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Professional Engineer license required; ability to obtain in other states; SE license preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in structural analysis and design for steel, concrete and masonry projects.
• Knowledge of national building/construction codes (ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS, etc.).
• Proficiency with structural analysis tools SAP2000, ETABS, RAM and RISA; BIM/CAD experience with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; minimum 3 years leading/mentoring engineers; project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and analysis of projects, ensuring compliance with codes and project specs.
• Perform structural calculations, modeling, and simulations to validate design integrity.
• Coordinate with construction teams and client representatives during design and construction phases.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of designers and engineers to deliver project deliverables.
• Review shop/fabrication drawings, respond to RFI’s and NCR’s, and provide engineering support on site.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage staff assignments on multiple projects.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Structural analysis

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Eng degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Multi-state licensure ability

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

RAM

RISA

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Requisition ID: 181404

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Location

These positions can be based out of any of the following offices: Woodcliff Lake NJ, Manhattan NY or Lone Tree Colorado offices, with occasional travel to other Kiewit offices and project sites.

Position Overview

Kiewit is seeking several highly skilled Sr. Building Structural Engineer to lead the analysis, design, and detailing of complex structural systems for large‑scale vertical projects. This role demands deep proficiency in advanced structural modeling, seismic and wind load evaluation, steel and concrete design, and constructability‑focused engineering that aligns with Kiewit’s integrated design‑build delivery. You’ll serve as a technical authority, ensuring rigorous compliance with applicable codes, optimizing structural solutions for cost and schedule, and collaborating closely with construction teams to drive safe, efficient, and buildable designs. You’ll guide multidisciplinary teams, elevate project quality, and serve as a trusted expert who ensures our buildings stand the test of time—both structurally and creatively. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want your work to directly influence cost, schedule and field construction, this is the level of impact you are looking for!

Most of our work is fast paced, design/build and Engineering/Procurement/Construction (EPC) delivery. 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. 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.

District Overview

Kiewit Architectural & Engineering (KAE) delivers fully integrated design and engineering solutions for some of North America’s most complex and high visibility infrastructure, energy and building programs. Working hand in hand with Kiewit’s construction operations, the group provides coordinated Progressive Design Build (PDB), Design Build (DB), Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) and other alternative delivery models, that reduces risk, accelerates delivery, and drives innovative, cost-effective outcomes.

Powered by a multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers, and designers, KAE focuses on creating high performance, sustainable facilities across key growth markets including Power, Industrial, Nuclear, Federal, Aviation, Mission Critical, Healthcare, Education, Sports & Entertainment, and Commercial Buildings. The team supports sophisticated projects in sectors such as government, nuclear, transportation/transit and education, delivering scalable, forward-looking solutions tailored to each client’s operational, regulatory, and long-term needs.

Location

These positions can be based out of any of the following offices: Woodcliff Lake NJ, Manhattan NY or Lone Tree Colorado offices, with occasional travel to other Kiewit offices and project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and analysis of various projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and project specifications.
• Utilize building codes, technical knowledge of structural behavior, and understanding of construction practices to establish design, renovation and/or repair scope recommendations for large-scale commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Perform structural calculations, modeling, and simulations to validate design integrity and address construction-related challenges.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation. Produce designs, plan production, building layout/profiles, specifications, and construction documents for multiple projects.
• Collaborate closely with the construction team and client representatives to provide timely engineering support during the design and construction phases.
• Coordinate with a multi-disciplinary team of designers and engineers for the successful execution of project deliverables.
• Collaborate with estimators for the successful cost estimation of delivered construction projects.
• Prepare technical designs as well as design fee estimates for Get Work proposals.
• Perform Quality Control Reviews and participate in the success of overall quality assurance for Projects.
• Perform Technical Risk Assessment reviews to proactively evaluate the potential risks for construction of various projects.
• Prepare, compile, and edit structural specifications to be included with project deliverables.
• Function as structural lead on various projects and manage a staff of BIM/CAD designers and structural engineers as pertaining to the projects and administering task force meetings for those projects as needed.
• Provide structural calculation reports that back-up structural designs for submission to clients and oversee the documentation of said reports with the help of more junior engineers.
• Maintain professional engineering licensure with the potential of acquiring additional, multi-state licenses depending on project needs. P.E licensure is a requirement. S.E. licensure is preferred.
• Provide input for project controls relating to budgeting and schedules.
• Provide mentorship to less-senior structural engineers.
• Review and qualify the work of structural design sub-consultants.
• Provide engineering services during construction including the review of shop/fabrication drawings and responding to Requests for Information (RFI’s) and Non-conformance Reports (NCR’s).
• Willing to travel as needed. (Less than 10% of Time)

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited program required.
• Must have acquired a Professional Engineering License (or currently in process of obtaining) with the ability to obtain license in other states.
• A minimum of 10 years of pertinent experience in the structural analysis and design of medium and large-scale engineering projects involving steel, concrete and masonry, and including superstructure and foundation design.
• Knowledge of national building and construction codes (ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience of structural engineering concepts, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of multiple types of construction, a plus.
• Well versed in the use of structural analysis tools, such as SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, RISA, and similar.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Minimum of 3 years, leading/mentoring other engineers and managing schedule and scope of projects.
• Candidates with experience in Building design for Industrial market sectors are preferred and may include any or many of the following: Hospitals, Aviation, Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, Federal Projects, Aviation, Transportation, Data Centers/Advanced Technology, Biotech, Distribution Centers, Power, Water/Wastewater Treatment, Sports Arenas, Facilities with regulated or clean rooms

Preferred Qualifications

• Supplementary field experience in addition to design experience including inspection and/or construction management.
• Well versed in BIM and CAD software including Revit, AutoCAD and similar.
• Experience in providing engineering services during the construction phase is highly desirable.
• Structural Engineering (S.E.) License preferred.
• Experience in Aviation (terminals, etc), Sports and Healthcare markets is a plus.

Other titles: Lead Building Structural Engineer, Principal Structural Engineer, Senior Structural Design Engineer,

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: $160,000 - $200,000

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

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.