Senior Structural Design Engineer - Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Kiewit Corporation; Lenexa (KS); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical/dental/vision plans

Retirement with matching

Generous paid time off

Wellness programs

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation, through its Nuclear Solutions group, seeks a Senior Structural Design Engineer to lead the analysis and design of concrete and steel structures for nuclear, power, and industrial projects across North America.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and manage design tasks from FEED through construction support, ensuring codes compliance and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a PE license in at least one US state.
• Bachelor’s in Civil/Structural Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 10–15 years of structural design in nuclear/conventional power/industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform advanced static and dynamic structural analyses.
• Design buildings, foundations, equipment platforms and supports.
• Develop design criteria, calculations, specs, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Ensure compliance with codes and QA requirements; support project activities.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Project management

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

ANSYS APDL

SAP2000

GT STRUDL

STAAD.Pro

LS-DYNA

Job description

Requisition ID: 183031

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Nuclear

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Senior Structural Design Engineer with Kiewit Nuclear Solutions, you’ll take on some of the most challenging and meaningful structural engineering work in the industry. You’ll lead the analysis and design of complex concrete and steel structures, foundations, equipment supports, and critical infrastructure supporting nuclear, power, and industrial projects across North America.

This is an opportunity to do more than execute designs. You’ll solve complex engineering challenges, influence technical solutions, lead critical design efforts, and mentor and develop the next generation of structural engineers. Working alongside multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams, you’ll contribute throughout the full project lifecycle, from early design and FEED through detailed engineering, procurement, and construction support.

Location

Lenexa, KS; Houston, TX; Knoxville, TN; or Itasca, IL. Other locations may be considered. Remote or hybrid arrangements may be considered under approved circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior individual contributor, working independently with minimal guidance from the Project Engineering Manager and Department Manager.
• Lead and provide technical direction to teams of early and mid-career engineers as needed.
• Mentor and provide on-the-job technical development for less experienced engineers.
• Perform advanced static and dynamic structural analyses using tools such as ANSYS APDL, SAP2000, GT STRUDL, STAAD.Pro, LS-DYNA, or similar software.
• Design buildings, building foundations, equipment platforms and foundations, pipe racks, and miscellaneous concrete and steel structures.
• Develop project design criteria, engineering calculations, technical specifications, quantities, cost estimates, and supporting project documentation.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with applicable regulatory requirements and industry codes and standards.
• Ensure compliance with Kiewit Nuclear Solutions Quality Assurance requirements.
• Support project activities including estimates, FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, and construction support.
• Support structural engineering tools, workflows, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deliver engineering work within established project budgets and schedules.
• Interface with designers and review structural drawings and design documentation.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and project stakeholders to ensure coordinated multidisciplinary design reviews.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff in the development of engineering calculations, specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Support engineering and project change management requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in at least one U.S. state required.
• 10–15 years of structural engineering design experience within nuclear, conventional power, industrial, or similar complex engineering environments.
• 3–5 years of nuclear industry experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanics of materials, structural behavior, and finite element analysis methods.
• Strong experience with structural analysis and design software such as ANSYS APDL, SAP2000, GT STRUDL, STAAD.Pro, LS-DYNA, or similar tools.
• In-depth knowledge and practical application of applicable North American structural design codes and standards, including IBC, ASCE 7, ASCE 4, ASCE 43, ACI 318, ACI 349, AISC 360, and AISC N690.
• Familiarity with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with seismic design and analysis, including equivalent static and response spectrum methods.
• Knowledge of and experience with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), Section III, preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple technical priorities and project deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to less experienced engineers.

Working Conditions

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% for business needs and team training
• Ability to work paid overtime as required.

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

Base Compensation: 130,000 - 195,000

(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.