Structural Engineer - Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering in Lenexa, KS is seeking an Early Career Structural Engineer to grow within a standards-driven team. You will assist in design, create drawings, and apply BIM techniques to deliver reliable plans and details for complex projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration, growth mindset, and continuing development in structural design, while meeting project goals and deadlines in a full-time office setting.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil/structural/architectural engineering degree required.
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred; early career level with 0–2 years' experience.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software and BIM tools expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design preparation for structures, including drawings and calculations.
• Apply standards and utilize BIM to develop plans and details.
• Coordinate with internal/External partners to address structural issues.
• Support managers in achieving department performance goals.

Skills

Team communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Spreadsheet skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural/Architectural Eng (ABET)

Masters coursework preferred

GPA 3.0 preferred

Tools

RISA 3D

RISA Foundation

SAP2000

SAFE

Mathcad

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Location: Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition ID:181735

Job Level:Entry Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering is seeking an Early Career Structural Engineer for the Lenexa, KS office . 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 energy markets. Our combined staff of more than 3,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve industrial, transportation, power, water, mining, marine, building and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by over 140 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 and Water Engineering Group, which includes mechanical, structural, architectural, electrical, controls, and process disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery. The Industrial Group projects span markets such as advanced technologies; mining, minerals and metals; process industries; industrial energy; drinking water; wastewater treatment and biosolids; desalination; and industrial water.

Location

This position is based in 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 Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering (with a Structural focus) from an ABET accredited university, with some masters’ coursework preferred
• 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
• 0-2 years’ experience in Structural Design engineering in the Industrial and Water industry
• Proficient in utilizing spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and computer operations
• Knowledge and experience in engineering software such as RISA 3D, RISA Foundation, CSI SAP2000, SAFE, 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 #LI-IPLA

Other Requirements:

• 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 offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.