Structural Designer - Mid to Senior

Kiewit; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-notch health benefits

Flexible work options

401K plan with wealth-building options

Great time off policies

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Lawrence, Kansas, seeks mid to senior level designers to join their Engineering team. This role entails supporting engineering and construction projects through 3D designs, requiring strong skills in REVIT and Navisworks. Candidates should have experience in structural design and should possess qualifications in design-related fields. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth within a company committed to innovation and project success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Revit or 8+ years structural design experience.
• Experience with Concrete and Steel structures design.
• 3+ years experience in Navisworks and Autodesk Docs.

Responsibilities

• Perform 3D designs for various structures using REVIT and Navisworks.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop designs and construction documents.
• Ensure compliance with development information and management standards.

Skills

REVIT

clash detection

3D modeling

Navisworks

BIM software

communication skills

Education

Associates degree or vocational training in CAD

High school diploma or GED with 8 years experience

Tools

Autodesk products

Microsoft products

Job description

Requisition ID: 178370

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department: Drafting & Design

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are adding several Mid to senior level Designers to our Kiewit Engineering team to support a variety of engineering/construction projects within our Industrial market.

We are looking for 5 to 15 year designers with experience in REVIT, clash detection, 3D modeling and Navisworks for this role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with subject matter experts, supporting the full spectrum of designs, from conceptual (pre-FEED), to FEED to detailed design for design/build and EPC projects for Industrial facilities across North America.

We have a diverse portfolio of work that includes Data Centers, Water and Wastewater treatment, and Campus/Utilities/Industrial Energy (small scale Power).

Individuals that have led other designers, and projects are encouraged to apply. We have opportunities for individual contributors as well as Senior designers to provide mentorship and training to other designers, and lead projects.

If you are looking for a career, with stability and a diverse portfolio of EPC projects to work on and want to grow your structural skills - look no further! We are an employee-owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are positioned as a key player in meeting growing infrastructure construction demands across the country. We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career. At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world. We don't just build projects - we build careers! We are the best at what we do. With top notch health benefits, great time off, flexible work options, a wealth-building 401K plan and unbeatable growth opportunities - we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Your future is here. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond engineering and construction to build the road to success!

District Overview

Kiewit’s Industrial and Water Engineering Group has the ability and the responsibility to greatly influence the successful outcome of our projects. Our team is multi-faceted, with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Water and Wastewater treatment, Data Centers, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy/Campus Energy and Utilities.

Location

This position can be located at our one of our Kiewit offices in Lone Tree, Colorado, Lenexa Kansas, Bloomington Minnesota, or Houston Texas. For individuals interested outside those locations, we offer relocation assistance to Lenexa Kansas only, our district office.

Responsibilities

• Performs 3D designs of concrete, structural steel, modular steel, and stick built, precast elements, rebarr, foundations, pipe racks, tanks, platforms, buildings, connections, stairs, and other structures for Industrial facilities, using REVIT and Navisworks for clash detection.
• Collaborate with project teams in developing designs and construction documents, incorporating BIM practices and applications.
• Develops and manages project information while ensuring compliance with development information and information management standards and policies.
• Maintain project design documentation through all phases of design and construction.
• Ensures that project details and specifications are coordinated and communicated to the construction team through an integrated design process.
• Works with project managers, engineers, and other designers to aid in project completion within schedule, budget and quality constraints.
• Work closely with the BIM team and stakeholders to meet project objectives.
• Develop and check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.
• Navigate 3D models and check for interferences and constructability.
• Support the construction team including representing the design team on-site, answering RFIs, providing creative design solutions, etc.

Qualifications

• Associates degree, or Completion of a vocational training program in Computer Aided Design and 5+ years professional experience in Revit; or high school diploma or GED and a minimum of 8 years of structural design experience using Revit.
• Experience with both Concrete and Steel structures design, designing foundations, platforms, buildings, piping, tanks, precast els, rebarr, pipe racks, stairs and connections, prefer experience with modular steel.
• Minimum of 3+ years professional experience in Navisworks and Autodesk Docs.
• Proficient in Autodesk and Microsoft products.
• Ability to read and understand Construction Documents and Submittals.
• Proficiency in BIM software such as Revit and Navisworks.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex BIM projects.
• Ability to understand and implement detail project specifications and communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
• Experience designing foundations, platforms, piperacks, tanks, and other related structures used in industrial, water, or manufacturing facilities.

Working Conditions

• 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.

Base Compensation: $88,000/yr - $115,000

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 12/18/2025 - 03/10/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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