Structural Designer - Kiewit Power Engineering

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

Requisition ID: 182613

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. The ideal candidate is looking to grow with the team by helping to establish, maintain, and improve standards and tools while contributing to project success. Potential candidates should have a good understanding of design modeling, design document creation, and data exchange using BIM software. Potential candidates will also be a learning resource for less experienced designers and engineers and be comfortable working closely with Structural Design Engineers. The ideal candidate would have experience using Tekla (Tekla experience preferred but training is available in-house).

District Overview

Kiewit Power Engineers delivers expertise across various power generation markets, including fossil fuels, renewables, energy storage, carbon management, geothermal, and hydrogen. Our staff partners with construction teams to deliver safe, cost-effective, and innovative solutions that meet 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

• Minimum of a 2-year technical school degree related to Computer Aided Design and have a minimum of 4 years of structural design experience.

• Experience or course modules taken on BIM (Building Information Modeling) preferred.

• 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.

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