Mechanical Designer - Kiewit Nuclear Solutions
Lenexa, KS, US Oak Ridge, TN, US Houston, TX, US
Requisition ID: 183054
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions
Department: Drafting & Design
Market: Nuclear
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Build your design career in one of the most exciting and rapidly growing areas of the energy industry.
Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer to join our growing nuclear team. In this role, you’ll help develop mechanical and piping designs for complex nuclear and power projects while collaborating with engineers, designers, construction teams, equipment suppliers, and other project partners.
You’ll use advanced 3D design technology to support piping systems, equipment layouts, facility arrangements, and construction deliverables. Kiewit’s construction-driven approach gives you the opportunity to see how your designs translate from the model into safe, practical, and constructible solutions in the field.
If you’re looking for challenging work, long-term career growth, and the opportunity to contribute your mechanical design expertise to projects shaping the future of nuclear energy, bring your experience to Kiewit Nuclear Solutions and apply today.
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 will 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
One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
This position may be located in a KNS office Lenexa, KS, Houston, TX, or Knoxville, TN.
Responsibilities
• Utilize 3D design software such as SmartPlant 3D, Microstation, Navisworks, AutoCAD Plant 3D (or other 3D design software) to create 3D equipment models based off equipment drawings and provide technical guidance to designers/drafters to ensure work is completed accurately and to our standards.
• Design piping systems and generate isometric drawings for systems typical industrial facilities and power generation facilities, but not limited to, process steam, process water, drains, and general plant/facility water, compressed air, and gas systems, condensate, blowdown, circulating water, cooling and chilled water, and underground piping utilities.
• Perform early project design work related to facility layout and equipment general arrangement.
• Develop, monitor and check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.
• Navigate 3D models and check for interferences and constructability.
• Support the construction team including representing the design team on-site, answering RFI’s, providing creative design solutions, etc.
• Complete miscellaneous tasks to support project or department development.
• Coordinate with other design partners (both internal and external) including construction partners, equipment suppliers, and other engineers and designers assigned to the project or task and review work progress and results.
• Develop schedules, work assignments, staffing requirements and support detailed estimates to ensure successful project completion.
• Train, mentor, and advise lower-level designers and support staff on proper application of industry standards and best practices.
• Reports task progress to Lead Designer.
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Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or associate degree in computer Aided Design and Drafting Technology, Engineering or related field.
• Experience with design software such as SmartPlant 3D (or similar plant design 3D software) and Microstation and AutoCAD required.
• A minimum of 7-10+ years of 3D modeling/detailed design experience is required, with the ability to perform 3D piping design, equipment layout, develop construction drawings. Experience validating and coordinating with other disciplines for compliance with layouts.
• Experience in Nuclear, Industrial, Power, Oil ang gas, performing balance of plant type of design, (piping, pumps, valves, heating, cooling systems, is required). Must have experience of pipe support design, equipment layout and installation of systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• DOE and Commercial Nuclear experience preferred but not required.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be a US Citizen or US permanent resident.
Working Conditions
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.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Base Compensation: $88,000/yr - $92,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
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.
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