Structural Designer: BIM & Mentoring for Power Projects

Kiewit; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking a Structural Designer to join our team. The candidate will grow with the team by helping to establish and improve standards and tools while contributing to project success. Experience with Tekla is preferred, with in-house training available.

The role involves coordinating with other design members to develop BIM models for foundations and steel structures, mentoring less experienced designers, and ensuring design quality and safety across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 2-year technical school degree related to CAD and at least 4 years of structural design experience.
• BIM experience preferred or course modules related to BIM.
• Ability to read and interpret multi-discipline engineering and vendor documents.
• Demonstrates leadership and monitors peers, especially less experienced staff.
• Basic knowledge of current operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design team members to review and exchange project information for design and development.
• Check designs for safety, operability, and maintenance requirements before submission.
• Report task progress to Lead Designer.
• Develop BIM models for foundations and steel structures with engineers and other disciplines.
• Use BIM to create plans, drawings, and details.
• Contribute to development of department standards and tools.
• Mentor other team members in design and modeling techniques.
• Resolve design issues with input from the responsible engineer.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Education

2-year CAD-related technical degree

Tools

Tekla

BIM software

Job description

Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking a Structural Designer to join our team. The candidate will grow with the team by helping to establish and improve standards and tools while contributing to project success. Experience with Tekla is preferred, with in-house training available.

The role involves coordinating with other design members to develop BIM models for foundations and steel structures, mentoring less experienced designers, and ensuring design quality and safety across multiple projects.