Structural Engineer - Steel/Concrete Design

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness programs

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering seeks a Structural Engineer with 3+ years of experience in steel and concrete design for industrial projects. You will lead other engineers, manage projects across North America, and deliver safe, buildable designs from concept through construction.

The role blends technical design with hands-on collaboration across disciplines, design and construction teams, and project stakeholders, ensuring alignment with EPC and design/build goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering in structural, civil or architectural engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• PE license or in process of obtaining PE within the next 18 months.
• At least 3+ years’ experience in structural engineering and design for concrete and steel in industrial projects.
• Experience with building codes like ASCE 7, IBC, ACI 318, AISC 360; wind/seismic analysis.
• Experience with BIM and design through construction.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural design for moderate to large industrial projects, including research, system selection, detailed analysis, and preparation of drawings.
• Oversee development of structural calculations, drawings, and specifications to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Utilize BIM to develop plans, models, drawings, and documentation for coordination and constructability.
• Coordinate with cross-discipline teams, construction personnel, vendors, and owners to resolve structural issues.
• Identify improvements to standards, workflows, and processes for efficiency and quality.

Skills

Structural design

Project leadership

BIM coordination

MS Office Suite

Education

ABET-accredited structural/civil/architectural engineering program

PE license or in process

Tools

CSi SAP2000

SAFE

RISA Suite

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Location: Lenexa, KS, US Manhattan, NY, US Minneapolis, MN, US Woodcliff Lake, NJ, US Lone Tree, CO, US

Requisition ID:181396

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

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!

Most of our work is fast paced, design/build and EPC delivery. 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. 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.

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. We will only provide relocation to our Lenexa Kansas headquarters office.

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.
• 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 for both greenfield and brownfield projects. EPC and/or design/build experience is preferred. Experience with modular structural design highly desired. Experience in with doing detailed design, analysis, load calculations. Experience with design through construction 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

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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:$90,000-$140,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from:07/21/2026 -09/01/2026

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.

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.