Structural Engineer - Industrial/Energy

Kiewit (Canada); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Structural Engineer in Minneapolis to design steel and concrete structures for industrial projects across North America. You will lead engineers, manage projects from concept through construction, and ensure safe, buildable designs that meet schedule and cost goals.

Qualifications include ABET‑accredited degree, PE or progression toward, 3+ years in industrial structural design, and experience with BIM (Revit), AutoCAD, Navisworks, and analysis software such as SAP2000/SAFE.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in structural/civil engineering.
• PE license or in process of obtaining within 18 months.
• 3+ years of structural engineering and design in concrete and steel.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, water/wastewater, or building markets.
• Experience with design through construction and BIM workflows.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural design for moderate to large industrial projects.
• Develop calculations, drawings, specifications for steel and concrete structures.
• Utilize BIM to develop plans and detailed structural documentation.
• Coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams and project stakeholders.
• Identify improvements to standards, workflows, and processes.

Skills

Structural design

Leadership potential

Wind & seismic analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (Structural/Civil)

Master's coursework preferred

Tools

CSi SAP2000/SAFE

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Requisition ID: 182974

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Industrial projects don't wait for perfect conditions - they demand skilled engineers who can solve complex problems, lead with confidence, and design structures that stand up to the realities of construction and operations. We are looking for Structural Engineers that have a strong background in structural design in both steel and concrete structures, with interest in development to a Lead level, to lead other engineers and manage projects to support a variety of projects across North America. This role blends deep technical design expertise with hands-on collaboration across disciplines, design and construction teams and project stakeholders. You will drive structural engineering from concept through construction, ensuring that every foundation, steel system and structural component is safe, efficient and buildable. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want your work to directly influence cost, schedule and field construction, this is the level of impact you are looking for! Individuals with Steel, concrete and modularized equipment/buildings - are a great fit!

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service engineering consulting and design firm serving a broad range of the industrial markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve the industrial, transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Our operations-focused engineering provides our clients with safe and efficient facilities, and it integrates our 130 years of construction experience to finish projects on time and to make sure that Nobody Gets Hurt.

Our rapidly growing Industrial Engineering team, which includes process, mechanical, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings (Hospitals, Airport facilities and Hangars), Transportation Facilities, Federal Buildings, Nuclear Buildings, Water and Utilities.

Location

These positions can either be based out of our Kansas City Kansas, Lone Tree, Colorado, Woodcliff Lake NJ, Manhattan NY or Minneapolis Minnesota offices.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural design for moderate to large industrial projects, including research, system selection, detailed analysis, and preparation of engineering drawings. Perform structural engineering design, analsysi, load calculations, for both steel and concrete structures used in Industrial projects. Designs may include: Rebar, modular steel structures, stick built structures, prestressed concrete, cast in place concrete, foundations, columns, beams, stairs, connections, steel supports, anchor bolt details, piping, piperacks.
• Apply and uphold department and industry standards while overseeing the development of structural calculations, drawings, and specifications to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) to develop plans, models, drawings, and detailed structural documentation that support coordination and constructability.
• Integrate EPC and contractual requirements—including customer RFPs, professional service agreements, and project‑specific obligations—into the structural design approach to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Coordinate closely with internal and external partners, including cross‑discipline engineering teams, construction personnel, vendors, fabricators, and owners to resolve structural issues and maintain alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and recommend improvements to standards, workflows, and processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and consistency across the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering in structural, civil or architectural engineering program from an ABET accredited four-year college or university program. Some masters’ coursework preferred.
• PE license or in process of obtaining PE or willing to obtain within the next 18 months or when eligible.
• At least 3+ years’ experience in structural engineering and design in both concrete and steel, designing structures and structural systems, (frames, foundations, trusses, shear walls) as outline above. At least 3 three years working in industrial, manufacturing, water/wastewater or building markets (Aviation, Transit, Hospitals, Municipal Facilities). Prefer experience with both greenfield and brownfield projects. EPC and/or design/build experience is preferred. Experience with modular structural design highly desired. Experience doing detailed design, analysis, load calculations. Experience with design through construction administration preferred.
• Must have experience developing specifications for structures, structural load calculations, understanding of building codes like ASCE 7, IBC, ACI 318, AISC 360, performing wind and seismic analysis, assisting designers to produce detailed structural drawings, and ideally have design for construction. Skilled in MS Office Suite - utilizing spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and computer operations
• Must have experience with at least one or more of the following: CSi SAP2000 and SAFE, RISA Suite
• Knowledge and experience with BIM software: (Revit preferred), AutoCAD, and Navisworks. 3D modeling experience required
• Must be able to represent Kiewit Industrial Engineering in a professional manner to owners, contractors, vendors, and any other contacts outside Kiewit 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.

Base Compensation: $100,000 - $140,000

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

This posting will be active from: 09/17/2026 - 12/29/2026

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.