Structural Designer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking a Structural Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will lead BIM modeling efforts, develop detailed Tekla models and mentor junior designers, while ensuring design integrity across disciplines.

Office locations include multiple sites; some roles may start remotely with a plan to transition to hybrid/in-office work. A 2-year CAD degree and 10+ years of Tekla-backed structural design experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Vocational CAD training with BIM focus and 10+ years of structural design experience using Tekla.
• Ability to interpret multi-discipline documents and vendor drawings.
• Demonstrates leadership to monitor peers and coach less-experienced staff.
• Basic knowledge of current operating systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication with project teams.
• Familiarity with spreadsheets, databases and word processing tools.
• Represent Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. professionally to owners and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with design group members to review and exchange information for design development.
• Check design for consistency, safety, operability and maintainability before checking.
• Report task progress to Lead Designer.
• Develop BIM models for foundations and steel structures with engineers and multiple disciplines.
• Leverage BIM to create plans, drawings and details.
• Assist in developing department standards and tools.
• Mentor other team members in design and modeling techniques.
• Resolve design issues with input from responsible engineer.

Skills

Tekla experience

CAD/BIM

Leadership

Communication

Education

2-year CAD tech degree

Tools

Tekla Structures

Job description

Requisition ID: 180489

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Drafting & Design

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking a Structural Designer to join their team. Looking for the ideal candidate to grow with the team by helping to establish, maintain, and improve standards and tools while contributing to project success. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a 2-year technical school degree in Computer Aided Design with a focus on BIM (Building Information Modeling) preferred and have a minimum of 5 years of structural design experience, preferably using Tekla. Potential candidates should have a good understanding of design modeling, design document creation, and data exchange using BIM software (Tekla experience preferred but training is available in-house). Potential candidates will also be a learning resource for less experienced designers and engineers and be comfortable working closely with Structural Design Engineers.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Engineers brings various project types to life across North America, including gas-fired generation, power delivery, environmental retrofits, renewables and new technology, and water/wastewater. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit's construction teams to focus on safe, cost-effective and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.

Location

This position can be based in any of the following office locations: Lenexa, KS; Houston, TX; Raleigh, NC; or Phoenix/Tempe, AZ.

For roles in Chattanooga, TN; Detroit, MI; or Richmond, VA, the position will start remotely and transition to a hybrid/in office arrangement once the new office is established.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with other design group team members to review and exchange project information necessary for design and development.
• Checks design for consistency, safety, operability and maintenance requirements before submitting to checking.
• Reports task progress to Lead Designer.
• Gathers required information and collaborate with engineers and multiple disciplines to develop BIM models for foundations and steel structures.
• Leverages Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create plans, drawings, and details.
• Assist in the development of department standards and tools.
• Mentors 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 10+ years of structural design experience using Tekla.
• 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.
• Must have a basic knowledge of the latest computer operating systems.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and constructively with other team members and disciplines both verbally and in written form.
• Knowledge of basic spreadsheet, database, word processing programs.
• Must be able to represent Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. in a professional manner to owners, contractors, vendors and any other contacts outside the Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. organization.

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Working Conditions

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