Sr Naval Architect /Principal Engineer - Temporary Works - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

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. 

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Location

This position is based out of our [LOCATION] office and typically requires less than 25 percent travel.

Responsibilities

• Leads team in advanced solutions to complex civil/structural issues
• Proactively identifies gaps in design and provides solutions.
• Develops major project or proposal with no supervision.
• Reviews and corrects the work of engineers and designers to develop documents as needed.
• Resolves conflicting requirements and approaches across disciple lines as needed.
• Assists others to structure and solve technical issues.
• Improves existing processes by using different approaches/methods.
• Generates multiple alternatives before settling on a solution.
• Develops creative solutions to complex problems.
• Collaborates with others to determine best solution internally and externally.
• Serves as Kiewit representative in external organization and committees.
• Identifies changes in scope of work during a large project and produces documents to stay within budget and schedule.
• Generates new ways of thinking about and solving problems.
• Leads quality check of engineering and design of major projects to ensure accuracy.
• Sets the example for exceptional performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering minimum required.
• 25+ years' minimum relevant experience in refining and petrochemical industry.
• Travel < 25% expected.
• Knowledgeable in engineering software, such as Staad Pro, SAP2000, SAFE, spMats, and Mathcad.
• Licensed Professional Engineer with NCEES records preferred
• Plans individual work to accomplish objectives.
• Continually improves efficiency and performance.
• Identifies gaps in team and works to resolve and close proactively.
• Communicates effectively across all levels of organization.
• Advised and provides perspectives from a variety of sources internally and externally to solve problems. 
• Serves as technical resource to projects and estimating.
• Continuously improves efficiency and performance.
• Works well with others. Involves less experienced engineers in issues to foster training of others.
• Seeks out industry experts for advancing skill sets.
• Actively seeks feedback from customers and takes action to improve processes. 
• Proactively looks for solutions to improved quality, cost and safety.

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