Structural Designer-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Kiewit; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is looking for experienced Structural Designers for their team in Knoxville, Tennessee. This role involves design collaboration across multiple disciplines to ensure safe and innovative solutions. Candidates must have a vocational training in CAD and 5+ years of experience with Tekla or Revit.

Kiewit offers a comprehensive benefits package including health plans, wellness programs, life insurance, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural design experience using Tekla or Revit.
• Ability to interpret multi-discipline engineering and vendor documents.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with team members on project information.
• Check design for consistency, safety, and operability.
• Mentor team members in design and modeling techniques.
• Develop BIM models for foundations and steel structures.

Skills

Structural design using Tekla or Revit

Effective communication

Leadership and mentorship

BIM modeling

Proficiency in Navisworks

Education

Vocational training in Computer Aided Design

Tools

Tekla

Revit

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

We are seeking experienced Structural Designers to join our team at Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. The role focuses on design and collaboration across multiple disciplines to deliver safe, cost‑effective, and innovative designs.

Location

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.
• Demonstrate ability to interpret multi‑discipline engineering and vendor documents.
• Display leadership and confidence to monitor peers, especially those with less experience in drafting and design.
• Have a basic knowledge of the latest computer operating systems.
• Be able to communicate effectively and constructively with other team members and disciplines both verbally and in written form.
• Proficient in Navisworks software 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 be able to 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 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.

Company: Kiewit