Senior Structural Engineer

Kiewit; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Time off

Flexible work options

401K plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Sr. Structural Engineer to lead analysis, design, and detailing of complex industrial structures for large EPC projects.

You will serve as the technical authority, ensuring code compliance and constructability while guiding other engineers and designers. Based in Houston with options for relocation to other offices, you will advance BIM workflows, coordinate with cross-discipline teams, and contribute to cost and schedule optimization in a fast-paced design/build environment.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree in structural, civil or architectural engineering; Masters coursework preferred.
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• ≥12 years in structural engineering and design for concrete and steel; ≥3 years in industrial/water/wastewater/building markets; EPC/design-build experience preferred.
• Modular structural design experience is highly desired.
• ≥3 years leading/mentoring a team of 3–20 engineers/designers and managing one large project or 2–6 smaller projects.
• Proficiency with CSI SAP2000, SAFE and RISA Suite; BIM skills with Revit preferred, AutoCAD and Navisworks; 3D modeling experience.
• Ability to represent Kiewit Industrial Engineering professionally with owners, contractors, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design for large industrial projects, including analysis and detailing.
• Oversee development of calculations, drawings, and specifications for quality and compliance.
• Mentor engineers and designers, providing technical direction and feedback.
• Use BIM to develop plans, models, drawings, and constructible documentation.
• Integrate EPC and contractual requirements into the structural approach.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline teams, vendors, and owners to resolve issues.
• Recommend improvements to standards, workflows, and processes.
• Develop and update project plans, schedules, and budgets with management.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Constructability

BIM coordination

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (structural/civil/architectural)

PE License

Tools

CSI SAP2000

CSI SAFE

RISA Suite

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Requisition ID: 181194

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit is seeking highly skilled Sr. Structural Engineers to lead the analysis, design, and detailing of complex structural systems for large-scale design/build and Engineering/Procurement/Construction (EPC) 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 engineering and construction teams to drive safe, efficient, and buildable designs.

Most of our work is fast paced, design/build and 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 Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service engineering consulting and design firm serving a broad range of the industrial markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve the industrial, transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Our operations-focused engineering provides our clients with safe and efficient facilities, and it integrates our 130 years of construction experience to finish projects on time and to make sure that Nobody Gets Hurt.

Our rapidly growing Industrial Engineering team, which includes process, mechanical, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy, Water and Utilities.

Location

These positions can either be based out of our Kansas City Kansas, Lone Tree, Colorado, Houston Texas, or Minneapolis Minnesota offices. We offer relocation assistance to the Kansas or Colorado offices only.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design efforts for moderate to large industrial projects, including research, system selection, detailed analysis, and preparation of engineering drawings. Serve as the structural Lead on one or more projects as assigned.
• Apply and uphold department and industry standards while overseeing the development of structural calculations, drawings, and specifications to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Mentor and guide entry‑and‑mid‑level engineers and designers, providing technical direction, coaching, and performance feedback to support their professional growth.
• Utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) to develop plans, models, drawings, and detailed structural documentation that support coordination and constructability.
• Integrate EPC and contractual requirements—including customer RFPs, professional service agreements, and project‑specific obligations—into the structural design approach to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Coordinate closely with internal and external partners, including cross‑discipline engineering teams, construction personnel, vendors, fabricators, and owners to resolve structural issues and maintain alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and recommend improvements to standards, workflows, and processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and consistency across the department.
• Develop, monitor, and update project plans, schedules, and budgets, including staffing forecasts, and provide regular updates to project and department management. Support estimating, scheduling, and project controls with structural input as needed.
• Support department leadership in establishing and achieving performance goals, contributing to continuous improvement and long‑term departmental success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering in structural, civil or architectural engineering program from an ABET accredited four‑year college or university program. Some masters’ coursework preferred.
• Current Professional Engineer License (PE) is required
• At least 12 years’ experience in structural engineering and design in both concrete and steel. At least 3 three years working in industrial, manufacturing, water/wastewater or building markets for both greenfield and brownfield projects. EPC and/or design/build experience is preferred.
• Experience with modular structural design highly desired.
• 3+ years leading/mentoring a team of 3‑20 engineers/designers and leading a large project or 2‑6 smaller projects, where you are managing scope, schedule and manhour utilization. Must be able to communicate effectively and constructively with other team members and disciplines both verbally and written form.
• Functional in utilizing spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and computer operations
• Knowledgeable and experience in engineering software: CSi SAP2000 and SAFE, RISA Suite required.
• Knowledge and experience with BIM software: (Revit preferred), AutoCAD, and Navisworks. 3D modeling experience required
• Must be able to represent Kiewit Industrial Engineering in a professional manner to owners, contractors, vendors, and any other contacts outside Kiewit organization

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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: $130,000 - $175,000

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

This posting will be active from: 08/06/2026 - 12/08/2026

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