Sr. Structural Designer - Power Engineering

Kiewit; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier benefits package including M,

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking a Senior Structural Designer to contribute to design modeling, drawing/document creation, and BIM data exchange. The role emphasizes foundations and steel design within a dynamic, multi-discipline team environment.

The candidate will mentor junior team members, coordinate with engineers, and help establish design standards and tools while supporting project success. Hybrid/in-office options are available across multiple offices.

Qualifications

• Completion of a vocational training program in Computer Aided Design and 9+ years of structural design experience using Tekla.
• Ability to interpret multi-discipline engineering and vendor documents.
• Displays leadership and confidence to monitor peers, especially those with less experience in drafting and design.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with other team members and disciplines both verbally and in written form.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with other design group team members to review and exchange project information necessary for design and development.
• Check design for consistency, safety, operability and maintenance requirements before submitting to checking.
• Report task progress to Lead Designer.
• Gathers required information and collaborates with engineers and multiple disciplines to develop BIM models for foundations and steel structures.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Education

CAD vocational training

Tools

Tekla

Job description

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Drafting & Design

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Power Engineering Group is seeking a Senior structural designer, in this role you should have a good understanding of design modeling, design drawing/document creation, and data exchange using Building Information Modeling (BIM). Candidates are expected to have experience in foundation and steel design.

The ideal candidates will grow with the team by helping to establish, maintain, and improve standards and tools while contributing to project success. Candidates are expected to be a technical resource for less experienced designers and engineers. Candidates must be comfortable working closely with Structural Design Engineers and other discipline team members to drive coordination and collaboration.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Engineers delivers expertise across various power generation markets, including fossil fuels, renewables, energy storage, carbon management, geothermal, and hydrogen. Our staff partners with construction teams to deliver safe, cost-effective, and innovative solutions that meet client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.

Location

This position can be based in any of the following office locations: Lenexa, KS; Houston, TX; Raleigh, NC; Lone Tree, CO; Woodcliff Lake, NJ; New York, NY; or Phoenix/Tempe, AZ.

For roles in Chattanooga, TN; Detroit, MI; or Richmond, VA, the position will start remotely and transition to a hybrid/in office arrangement once the new office is established.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with other design group team members to review and exchange project information necessary for design and development.
• Checks design for consistency, safety, operability and maintenance requirements before submitting to checking.
• Reports task progress to Lead Designer.
• Gathers required information and collaborate with engineers and multiple disciplines to develop BIM models for foundations and steel structures.
• Leverages Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create plans, drawings, and details.
• Assist in the development of department standards and tools.
• Mentors other team members in design and modeling techniques.
• Resolve design issues effectively with input from responsible engineer.

Qualifications

• Completion of a vocational training program in Computer Aided Design and 9+ years of structural design experience using Tekla.
• Demonstrates ability to interpret multi-discipline engineering and vendor documents.
• Displays leadership and confidence to monitor peers, especially those with less experience in drafting and design.
• Must have a basic knowledge of the latest computer operating systems.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and constructively with other team members and disciplines both verbally and in written form.
• Knowledge of basic spreadsheet, database, word processing programs.
• Must be able to represent Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. in a professional manner to owners, contractors, vendors and any other contacts outside the Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. organization.

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: $133,000/yr - $139,000/yr

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

This posting will be active from: 11/05/2026 - 01/01/2027

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.