Senior Structural Design Engineer, Nuclear Structures

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

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.