Structural Design Engineer/Estimating-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

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.  

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 Structural Design Engineers 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 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, 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. Other locations may be considered.

Responsibilities

Primary Role

• Lead structural estimate teams (engineers, estimators, designers) through EPC and Bid/Build estimates for proposed projects consisting primarily of of nuclear power generation, nuclear supporting,  and Department of Energy facilities
• Alternate Purpose: May be required to perform engineering duties on production level projects as the need arises. Flexibility is a key factor for success in this role. 

Responsibilities

• Design Leadership: Lead and perform engineering design tasks for foundations, walls, steel structures, buildings, and other structures.
• Project Planning: Develop scopes, schedules, and budgets for structural design and estimating deliverables.
• Technical Execution:
• Apply engineering principles to meet technical requirements and develop effective solutions.
• Establish and implement project-specific design criteria.
• Support development and implementation of departmental standards.
• Team & Project Management:
• Manage design teams to ensure quality, schedule, and budget compliance.
• Lead engineering and design teams in development of detailed estimates.
• Balance risk, change, and project impacts to support overall project success.
• Quality Assurance:
• Provide technical reviews at conceptual and final design stages.
• Conduct interdisciplinary reviews for coordination and contract compliance.
• Client & Team Interaction:
• Lead technical meetings and discussions.
• Strategize and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Identify technical differentiators and contribute to key project pursuits.

Qualifications

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Structural, Architectural, or Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• PE registration in at least one state is highly desirable.
• Experience:
• 5+ years in structural engineering design, with emphasis in the nuclear sector.
• 2+ years leading or mentoring junior engineers.
• Experience in design-build nuclear, industrial, or power generation projects and alternative delivery methods.
• Experience with EPC, Design-Build, and Progressive Design Build projects - Preferred but not required
• Familiarity with seismic design and analysis (preferred).
• Technical Expertise:
• Strong theoretical foundation in structural engineering principles.
• Proficient in equipment design using industry codes.
• Experience with IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE, NFPA, FM Global, and other North American design codes/standards.
• ISO9000, NQA1, & Critical Grade Dedication experience preferred but not required
• Experience with structural design software (SAP 2000, RISA ,SAFE, etc.)
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Other:
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed for business.

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