Structural Engineer - Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Early Career Structural Engineer to join our Lenexa, Kansas office. This entry-level position offers an opportunity to engage in significant project tasks including design preparation and technical documentation while collaborating with a team of professionals. The role emphasizes a commitment to company standards and the growth of technical skills in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and a collaborative mindset.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans

Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs

Life insurance and disability coverage

Retirement plans with matching contributions

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of industry-related experience.
• Functional in spreadsheets, databases, and word processing.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing designs for assigned structures.
• Apply department and industry standards in project tasks.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners on structural issues.

Skills

Effective communication

Knowledge in engineering software

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering

Tools

CSi SAP2000

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Pay Competitive

Location Lenexa/Kansas

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 166357

Requisition ID: 166357

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering is seeking an Early Career Structural Engineer. We are looking for ideal candidates to grow the Kiewit team by helping establish, maintain, and improve company standards and tools while also utilizing these standards and tools to contribute to project success. Candidates shall be familiar with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software with an understanding of design documentation creation and layouts. Candidates shall be capable of exhibiting flexibility in work assignments while maintaining a growth mindset and continuing to develop in their technical and professional career.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growing Industrial Design Group, which includes process, 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, Consumer Products, Heavy Manufacturing, Industrial Buildings, Industrial Water and Utilities. We have specialized expertise in plant floor process design, packaging, refrigerated/frozen facility design, and ammonia refrigeration systems.

We are a high-performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the industrial markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

Location

This position is based out of our Lenexa, KS office.

Responsibilities
• Assist in the preparation of designs for assigned structure(s) including research, system selection, analysis, and drawing preparation on projects ranging from moderate to large in size and complexity.
• Apply department and industry standards when preparing calculations, project drawings, and project specifications.
• Leverages Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create plans, drawings, and details.
• Incorporate the requirements of the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract, customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs), professional service agreements, or other contractual requirements ensuring the projects meet or exceed project goals.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners including cross-discipline, construction, vendors, fabricator(s), and owners to address structural-related issues or concerns.
• Support department managers in achieving performance goals for the department.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering in a Civil or Architectural Engineering program from an ABET accredited four-year college or university program. Master's degree preferred.
• Functional in utilizing spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and computer operations.
• Knowledgeable and experience in engineering software: CSi SAP2000 and SAFE preferred, RISA 3D and RISA Foundation, and Mathcad.
• Knowledge and experience with BIM software: Revit preferred, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and constructively with other team members and disciplines
• 0-2 years of industry-related experience #LI-IPLA

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.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

About the company

Kiewit Corporation is an American privately held construction company based in Omaha, Nebraska founded in 1884.

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