Structural Designer-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Kiewit; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit in South Carolina is seeking a Structural Designer to join their team in a new nuclear market. This position emphasizes design innovation and collaboration with engineers to achieve cost-effective solutions.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience using Tekla or Revit and possess strong communication and leadership skills. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural design experience required.
• Ability to interpret multi-discipline engineering documents.
• Must communicate effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with design group for information exchange.
• Check design for safety and operability.
• Gather and collaborate with engineers for BIM models.

Skills

Structural design experience using Tekla or Revit

Communication skills

Leadership

BIM modeling

Education

Vocational training in Computer Aided Design

Tools

Navisworks

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Requisition ID: 179653

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 Designers 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 Department 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 holistic 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 in and support. We are committed to building upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our 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 as 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.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom designed to meet our shared needs. The ideal location for this position is Lenexa, KS. Management will consider other supporting locations.

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.
• Gather required information and collaborate with engineers and multiple disciplines to develop BIM models for foundations and steel structures.
• Leverage Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create plans, drawings, and details.
• Aid in the development of department standards and tools.
• Mentor 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 5+ years of structural design experience using Tekla or Revit.
• 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.
• Basic knowledge of the latest computer operating systems.
• Communicate effectively and constructively with other team members and disciplines both verbally and in written form.
• Proficient in Navisworks for design and review clash detection, and basic computing programs including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• DOE and Commercial Nuclear experience preferred but not required.
• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must represent Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. in a professional manner to owners, contractors, vendors, and any other contacts outside the organization.
• Seek feedback and use it effectively.

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 locations; 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.