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Job type full-time
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Requisition id: 142143
Job level: mid level
Department: design engineering
Market: power
Employment type: full time
Position overview
As a structural design engineer, you will be a 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 marketsOur 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 marketsBacked 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 facilitiesWe offer a variety of engineering services, including owner`s engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant servicesOur engineering teams bring power projects to life across north america in the following areas:
Gas-fired generation
Power delivery
Environmental retrofits
Renewables and new technology
Water/wastewater
We are a high-performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle engaging exciting projects throughout north americaOur staff leads the power 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.
On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imaginedWorking hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expectKiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across north america.
Location
This position is based out of our lenexa, ks office with flexibility to remote candidates.
Responsibilities
Prepare designs for assigned structure(s) including research, selection of lateral force resisting system, analysis, and drawing preparation for electrical substations on power generation projects.
Apply department and industry standards when preparing calculations, project drawings, and project specifications.
• understand and meet or exceed the requirements of the engineering, procurement, and construction (epc) contract, customer requests for proposals (rfps), professional service agreements, or other contractual requirements.
• 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 from an abet accredited four-year program
Master’s degree in civil, architectural, or structural engineering preferred.
At least three years’ experience in structural engineering and design.
Experience in the power industry or industrial markets is preferred.
Functional in utilizing spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and computer operations.
Knowledgeable in engineering softwareSap2000, safe, and mathcad are preferred.
General knowledge of engineering standards including asce 7, aci 318, aisc 360, and ibc.
Licensed professional engineer preferred
Candidate with engineer in training certificate, or equivalent, and relevant experience will be considered
Legally able to work in the united states for any length of time
Strong written and verbal communication skills, fluent in the english language
We are an equal opportunity employerEmployment 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.
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