Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Design Engineering Manager-Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, and I&C

Position Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a new, emerging nuclear market? Our nuclear safety culture is strong at Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. We are seeking experienced Engineering Managers-Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, and I&C to join our team. At Kiewit, we are an innovative team of engineers and designers that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff leads and collaborates with Kiewit’s module fabrication and 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. In an ever-changing job market, we offer a rare opportunity to be a part of a stable company with a proven history of success. Your role will be essential to our operations, ensuring that your contributions are valued and impactful within Kiewit Nuclear Solutions.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets.  As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.
Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools and safety programs available.
 
We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, industrial, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s core values of People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship.
 
On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see, design and construct more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit’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. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, joining Kiewit can bring a lifetime of personal success and satisfaction.

Location

The position is located in Lenexa, KS, Oak Ridge, TN, or Lone Tree, CO. 

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership:

  • Lead and oversee engineering teams across disciplines (mechanical, piping, structural, civil, electrical).
  • Provide direction and mentorship to engineers and subconsultants to ensure successful project execution.

• Strategic Market Development:

  • Identify DOE and commercial nuclear market opportunities, key clients, partners, and risks.
  • Define bidding strategies and set annual bid/award revenue targets.
  • Analyze market trends to guide strategic direction and potential service expansion.

• Client Engagement:

  • Maintain consistent engagement with key client decision-makers, teaming partners, and affiliate organizations.
  • Lead technical meetings and discussions to build trust and align on project goals.

• Capture & Proposal Support:

  • Collaborate with proposal and marketing teams to develop winning deliverables (proposals, brochures, presentations).
  • Contribute to positioning efforts for key project pursuits by identifying technical differentiators.

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Qualifications

• Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related technical field.
  • 15–20+ years of progressively complex experience in managing multidisciplinary engineering projects and business development within the nuclear market.
  • Proven success in developing new business tied to major nuclear facility construction.

• Strategic & Technical Expertise:

  • Deep understanding of design engineering processes specific to nuclear facilities.
  • Ability to develop commercial strategies and transactions typical for nuclear design engineering.
  • Skilled in analyzing market data to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities.

• Leadership & Communication:

  • Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Effective interface with internal departments, senior management, clients, and government representatives.
  • Experience coordinating with proposal and marketing teams to produce strategic deliverables.

• Client & Market Engagement:

  • Active engagement with key clients, teaming partners, and affiliate organizations.
  • Ability to identify addressable markets, target opportunities, and define bidding strategies.

• Other Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen to support nuclear solutions. 
  • Flexible schedule with ability to travel as needed to meet client and opportunity demands.