Senior Mechanical Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 152,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking Senior Mechanical Engineers to support greenfield and brownfield power plant design. The role focuses on detailed design of balance of plant systems, piping, and equipment for large utility-scale power facilities across North America.

It offers growth opportunities, professional mentorship, and a strong benefits package. Based in multiple offices (Lenexa, Lone Tree, NYC, Woodcliff Lake), this position requires leadership, safety focus, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 8+ years of mechanical engineering design experience in power generation.
• Current PE license or in process of licensure.
• Experience leading others and projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel in the US.

Responsibilities

• Perform high complexity engineering designs including analysis, calculations, research, and equipment selection for EPC projects.
• Develop mechanical piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) for power plant systems.
• Prepare sizing calculations and specifications for boilers, condensers, cooling towers, tanks, blowers and pumps.
• Prepare mechanical drawings, As-Builts, systems specs, equipment lists, and procurement packages.
• Coordinate with drafters, designers, and engineers; mentor junior engineers.
• Lead design projects or portions of design projects.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Project management

Teamwork

Communication

Safety focus

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Requisition ID: 180473

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Are you a seasoned Mechanical Design Engineer, looking for a stable, and rewarding career supporting greenfield and brownfield power plant design? We are adding Senior Mechanical Engineers to our team, due to the surge in demand for Power across North America, due to a convergence of many factors that are reshaping the energy landscape like electrification, data center growth, increased cooling needs, decarbonization efforts, and alternative energy solutions. We are recognized as a leader for those power needs and standsout in the power generation sector due to our engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) expertise, particularly in large-scale infrastructure projects. If you are looking for a lifelong career, growth opportunities and a diverse portfolio of work on large scale projects in Power, come work with us! Our Senior Mechanical Engineers perform detailed design of balance of plant systems and piping, for large utility scale power plants.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world. 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! We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career.

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 1,300 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 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 and new technology
• Water/wastewater

We are a high performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

Location

This position can be based in any of the following office locations: Lenexa, KS; Lone Tree, CO; New York City, NY; or Woodcliff Lake, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Perform high complexity engineering designs including analysis, calculations, research, and equipment selection for EPC projects (from conceptual design through detailed design)
• Develop mechanical piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) for power plant systems including steam cycles, boiler feed, condensate, water treatment, flue gas, hydrogen, fuel handling, heat transfer systems, and utility systems
• Prepare sizing calculations and specifications for major equipment including, but not limited to, boilers, condensers, cooling towers, tanks, blowers and pumps
• Prepare mechanical engineering designs, drawings, As-Builts, systems specifications, equipment lists, general arrangements, aux power demands, and process flow diagrams (PFDs) and procurement packages for equipment/components, technical bid evaluation from vendors, and vendor selection.
• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, industry codes and standards to projects
• Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements and company standards
• Prepare requisite mechanical documentation for construction
• Assist in the development of schedules, work assignments, and staffing requirements to ensure successful project completion
• Coordinate with other drafters, designers, and engineers and review work progress and results
• Provide technical mentoring and/or oversight to other more junior engineers
• Balance multiple engineering tasks concurrently
• Able to lead design projects or portions of design projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar degree program) from an ABET accredited four-year college or university program is required.
• At least 8 years’ experience in mechanical engineering design with Power generation applications, performing functions as outlined above is required, including experience providing the same deliverables as defined above.
• Has current PE license or in process of completing PE licensing process.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative; Must have experience and interest in leading others and projects.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Able to travel in the US as required

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Working Conditions

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.

Base Compensation: $152,000/yr - $159,000/yr

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

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

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