Structural Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Retirement Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Kiewit in Lenexa, KS is seeking an entry-level Structural Design Engineer to support the Power district. You will assist in designing structures, perform structural calculations, develop drawings, and coordinate with EPC teams to meet safety and schedule goals.

This role requires a Civil/Structural/Architectural degree (ABET-accredited) with 0-2 years' experience; familiarity with SAP2000, SAFE, SpMats, and MathCAD is preferred. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor degree in civil/structural/architectural engineering with structural focus.
• 0–2 years' experience in structural design engineering in power/industrial sector preferred.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, word processing; strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing designs for assigned structures, including analysis, calculations, and drawings.
• Apply engineering standards to calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Incorporate EPC, RFP, and contract requirements to meet project goals and budgets.
• Research new markets and adapt workflows to deliver project deliverables.
• Coordinate with cross-discipline teams, vendors, and owners on structural issues.

Skills

SAP2000

SAFE

SpMats

MathCAD

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelors in Civil/Structural/Architectural Eng

Master's coursework preferred

Tools

SAP2000

SAFE

SpMats

MathCAD

Job description

Lenexa, KS, US

Home District/Group:Kiewit Power Engineering

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

As an entry-level Structural Design Engineer, you will be part of a growing team that supports all aspects of the construction process by performing innovative design engineering through brainstorming conceptual designs, performing and/or reviewing structural calculations, developing plans, scheduling tasks to meet client needs, as well as mitigating risk to keep our construction crews safe.

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 Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:

• Gas-fired generation
• Renewables and new technology
• Water/wastewater

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.
• 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.
• Research new markets and adapt current process and workflows to successfully execute project deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners including cross-discipline, construction, vendors, fabricator(s), and owners to address structural-related issues or concerns.
• Prepare, monitor, and update project plans, schedules, and budgets (including staffing needs) to project management and department management.
• Support department managers in achieving performance goals for the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural engineering program (with a Structural focus) from an ABET accredited four-year program, with some master's coursework preferred
• 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
• 0-2 years' experience in Structural design engineering in the Power/ Industrial industry preferred
• Functional in utilizing spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and computer operations.
• Knowledgeable in engineering software, specifically SAP2000, SAFE, SpMats, and MathCAD.

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.
• 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.

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.

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.

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.