Senior Structural Engineer – Temporary Works Specialist

Kiewit; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Relocation assistance

Retirement plans with matching

Job summary

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering is seeking a dynamic Senior Structural Engineer to join the Temporary Works group. You will design, review, and optimize temporary structures for complex construction projects across multiple sites in the U.S. and Canada.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, collaboration with construction teams, and creating safe, efficient lifting and erection plans while ensuring compliance with codes and client criteria.

Qualifications

• Experience with temporary structures and/or construction engineering.
• Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master’s degree or greater in Structural Engineering is preferred
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Professional Engineer licensure or eligibility within the United States
• Strong all-around academic knowledge of structural engineering
• Experience with engineering design software (AutoCAD, BlueBeam, MathCAD, Navisworks, RISA-3D)
• Experience with working in a team setting
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong inter-personal skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Ability to travel/relocate based on business needs

Responsibilities

• Develop drawings and calculations for temporary works and construction methods
• Heavy lift plans (site logistics, equipment selection, geometry/feasibility studies, design of rigging and lifting devices)
• Erection procedures or planned sequences related to construction/demolition operations
• Evaluation of existing structures for construction loads and demolition planning
• Structural analysis to ensure stability during temporary conditions for bridges, viaducts, buildings, tunnels
• Support of excavation systems or cofferdams for construction below grade
• Temporary bridges, trestles, work platforms, fall protection systems, formwork
• Review calculations and design drawings for compliance
• Ensure quality and accuracy of design deliverables
• Identify design risks and assist with mitigation planning
• Assist in Project Management (budgets, schedules, quality control, client coordination)
• On-site design engineering support and inspections

Skills

Temporary structures

Construction engineering

Communication skills

Team environment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

BlueBeam

MathCAD

Navisworks

RISA-3D

Job description

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering is seeking a dynamic Senior Structural Engineer to join the Temporary Works group. You will design, review, and optimize temporary structures for complex construction projects across multiple sites in the U.S. and Canada.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, collaboration with construction teams, and creating safe, efficient lifting and erection plans while ensuring compliance with codes and client criteria.