Structural Designer 1 - Kiewit OGC Engineering

Kiewit; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Entry Level Structural Designer to join their dynamic team in Houston. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop structural designs for various projects while utilizing cutting-edge design tools like Revit and AutoCAD. You'll work closely with engineering teams to ensure project success and maintain high standards. The company values growth and flexibility, providing a supportive environment for professional development. If you're eager to kickstart your career in a collaborative and innovative setting, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Top-tier medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Completion of an Associate degree in CAD or Engineering Technology.
• Experience with CAD/BIM design and structural documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural designs for various construction projects.
• Use Revit and AutoCAD to create 3D models and drawings.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers on project tasks.

Skills

CAD/BIM design

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Computer Aided Design

Engineering Technology

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

Tekla

Navisworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition ID: 175995

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit OGC Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: OGC

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit OGC Engineering is seeking an Entry Level Structural Designer. We are looking for ideal candidates to grow the Kiewit team by helping establish, maintain, and improve company standards and tools while also utilizing these standards and tools to contribute to project success. Candidates will be familiar with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software with an understanding of design documentation creation and layouts. Candidates shall be capable of exhibiting flexibility in work assignments while maintaining a growth mindset and continuing to develop in their technical and professional career.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growing OGC district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:

• Gas-fired generation
• Power delivery
• Environmental retrofits
• Renewables and new technology
• Water/wastewater

Location

This position is based out of Houston, TX. Opportunities for flexible work are available.

Responsibilities

• Work with our design and engineering teams to develop structural designs for permanent and temporary structures (steel, wood, concrete, manufactured items, etc.) supporting construction activities on Kiewit projects.
• Use Revit and AutoCAD along with other design authoring software such as Civil 3D, MicroStation and Tekla to produce 3D models and drawing submittals.
• Maintain status of assigned tasks on team schedule.
• Follow company’s CAD/BIM and quality standards.
• Report project progression updates and/or issues to Lead Structural Designers as required.
• Utilize applicable engineering national and local codes.
• Develop 3D models utilizing drawings, sketches, and design skills. Check and navigate in the 3D models for interferences and constructability.
• File master sets/originals, superseded drawings and originals as required in a timely manner.
• Complete as-built by utilizing Request for Information (RFI) forms, Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and red-marked drawings from construction to develop “Conformed to Construction Records” as required.
• Participate in project meetings as required.
• Check design for consistency, safety, operability and maintenance requirements before submitting to checking.
• Resolve checked drawings; prove and understand comments made.
• Complete miscellaneous tasks to support project development.

Qualifications

• Completion of Associate degree in Computer Aided Design, Engineering Technology, or similar program experience.
• Experience in CAD/BIM design and production of structural design documents.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Additional proficiency in MicroStation, Civil 3D, Tekla, or Navisworks is a plus.
• General knowledge of engineering principles and materials for structural and civil work.
• Read and understand construction documents.
• Ability to clearly communicate and collaborate with Engineers and Designers.
• Critical thinking skills necessary with the ability to plan and conceptualize.
• Capable of recognizing conflicts and discrepancies with strong attention to detail.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Construction experience is a plus.
• Must be able to complete an on-site rotation within the first 3 years of employment.

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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.