Sr Structural Engineer - Temporary Works - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit; Woodcliff Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Structural Engineer specializing in temporary works. This role offers the chance to engage in innovative construction projects, ensuring safety and efficiency while managing design risks. You will be part of a dynamic team, utilizing your extensive experience to influence projects that impact communities across North America. With opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package, this position promises not just a job, but a fulfilling career path where your contributions will have a lasting impact. Embrace the chance to further your expertise and make a difference in the industry.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

401k retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant engineering experience required.
• Professional Engineer licensure or eligibility within the US is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop drawings and calculations for temporary works and construction methods.
• Perform and review calculations and design drawings according to industry standards.

Skills

Temporary structures experience

Construction engineering

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BlueBeam

MathCAD

Navisworks

RISA-3D

Job description

Sr Structural Engineer - Temporary Works - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Location: Lone Tree, CO, US; Lenexa, KS, US; Omaha, NE, US; Federal Way, WA, US; Westlake, TX, US; Woodcliff Lake, NJ, US

Requisition ID: 174276

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design Build Management team drives clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects to manage their multi-disciplined design teams, improve schedules, control costs, and minimize risk. Our construction-driven engineers analyze root causes and resolve design issues before they impact schedule and budget. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company, sharing experiences gained, innovative concepts, and design best practices.

Our participation leads to safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will bring you satisfaction from a job well done and help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. We will train you, develop your skills, and allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, by joining Kiewit, you’re ensuring a lifetime of success.

Location

This position could be based out of a multitude of our US offices:

Lone Tree, CO | Federal Way, WA | Westlake, TX | Omaha, NE

Opportunities for flexible working arrangements are available.

Responsibilities

• Develop drawings and calculations for temporary works and construction methods including:
• Heavy lift plans (site logistics, equipment selection, geometry/feasibility studies, design of custom rigging and lifting devices, hoisting and jacking systems, custom tools, and crane pad/working surface designs)
• Erection procedures or planned sequences related to construction or demolition operations
• Evaluation of existing structures for construction loads and/or demolition planning
• Structural analysis to ensure stability during the temporary condition of new bridges, viaducts, buildings, tunnels, and other structures
• Support of excavation systems or cofferdams for construction below grade
• Temporary bridges, trestles, work platforms, fall protection systems, formwork, and other features relating to our construction operations
• Perform and/or review others’ calculations and design drawings, according to industry codes, standards, additional client design criteria, and structural theories
• Ensure quality and accuracy of the design deliverables
• Help to identify design risks and assist with risk mitigation planning
• Assist in Project Management (budgets, schedules, quality control, and coordination/communication with clients)
• Other responsibilities include project on-site design engineering support, on-site inspections, training and mentoring E.I.T.’s, etc.

Qualifications

• Experience with temporary structures and/or construction engineering is key
• Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master’s degree or greater in Structural Engineering is preferred
• 15+ 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, etc.)
• Experience with working in a team setting
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong inter-personal skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Ability to organize and handle multiple project assignments
• Ability to travel/TDY assignments and/or relocate based on business needs
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments

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

Base Compensation: $110,267-$165,401
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 02/10/2025 - 05/10/2025

We offer our full-time 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.