Structural Design Engineer-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Kiewit; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Structural Design Engineer for their Nuclear Solutions division in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and a passion for innovative design in the nuclear sector. Enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment focused on safety and excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans

Generous paid time off

401k retirement plans with matching

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in structural engineering design in nuclear.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer preferred.
• Experience with Design-Build methods required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform engineering design tasks for structures.
• Develop task scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage the design team and ensure quality deliverables.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Structural engineering principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes

AASHTO LRFD

AISC

ACI

Job description

Structural Design Engineer-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Structural Design Engineer-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

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Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor-Nuclear @ Kiewit

Requisition ID: 176586

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Nuclear

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a new, emerging nuclear market? Our nuclear safety culture is strong at Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. We are seeking experienced Structural Design Engineers to join our team. At Kiewit, we are an innovative team of engineers and designers that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff leads and collaborates with Kiewit’s module fabrication and construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence. In an ever-changing job market, we offer a rare opportunity to be a part of a stable company with a proven history of success. Your role will be essential to our operations, ensuring that your contributions are valued and impactful within Kiewit Nuclear Solutions.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools and safety programs available.

We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, industrial, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s core values of People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship.

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see, design and construct more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to 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, joining Kiewit can bring a lifetime of personal success and satisfaction.

Location

The position is located in Lenexa, KS. Other locations may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform engineering design tasks and coordinate with CADD teams in developing plans, specifications, and estimates for final design of standard bridges, walls, and other structures (culverts, Inlet structures, etc.).
• Develop task scopes, schedules, and budgets for design deliverables for structural designs.
• Identify and understand technical requirements of design projects and implement engineering principles to develop solutions.
• Manage the design team to ensure the scope is met while producing quality deliverables within the required schedule, managing risk/change, and the project budget while balancing impacts for the overall success of Kiewit
• Develop design criteria, determine need for and establish project-specific design criteria.
• Provide technical reviews at the conceptual and final design stages of project development\Perform interdisciplinary reviews for coordination with other design disciplines and compliance with contract documents.
• Lead technical meetings and discussions; strategize solutions to complex or unique technical problems.
• Identify technical differentiators and develop schemes for key project pursuits.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering. Masters degree preferred.
• 10+ years experience in relevant structural engineering design with emphasis within the nuclear space. Experience with using industry codes to develop equipment design.
• Knowledge, application and understanding of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes.
• 5+ years of experience leading/mentoring junior engineers required.
• Design build transportation project related experience is required.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in at least one state is highly desireable.
• Strong all-around theoretical knowledge of structural engineering principles.
• Experience with Design-Build or other alternative delivery methods required.
• Experience with seismic design and analysis, preferred.
• Experience with AASHTO LRFD, AISC, ACI, and other North American design codes.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Ability to travel as business requires.
  
  
  

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.
  
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction and Civil Engineering

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