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Structural Designer-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Location: 

Lenexa, KS, US Remote, US Knoxville, TN, US Houston, TX, US

Requisition ID: 183051 

Job Level: Mid Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions 

Department: Drafting & Design 

Market: Nuclear 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

Put your structural design expertise to work on projects helping shape the future of nuclear energy. Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking an experienced Structural Designer to join a growing team delivering complex, high-quality design solutions for the nuclear industry.

 

You’ll collaborate with engineers, designers, and project teams to develop detailed structural models and designs, solve challenging technical problems, and support projects from design through execution.

 

If you have strong Revit experience, a solid structural design background, and want to apply your skills to technically challenging nuclear projects, this is an opportunity to make an impact while continuing to grow your career.

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 Department of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities.  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. The ideal location for this position is Lenexa, KS. Management will consider other supporting locations. 

Lenexa, KS, Houston, TX, Knoxville, TN,  Other locations may be considered. 

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate seamlessly with multidisciplinary design teams to integrate project requirements and enhance structural development accuracy.
  • Conduct comprehensive design checks emphasizing consistency, safety, operational feasibility, and maintainability prior to final reviews.
  • Provide clear and timely progress updates to the Lead Designer, ensuring alignment on project milestones and deliverables.
  • Utilize advanced BIM software to develop detailed models of foundations and steel structures, facilitating precise planning and construction coordination.
  • Contribute actively to the evolution of department standards, tools, and methodologies to improve efficiency and design quality.
  • Mentor junior designers, sharing expertise in design principles and modeling techniques to foster a collaborative learning environment.
  • Proactively identify and resolve design challenges, engaging with responsible engineers and stakeholders to ensure robust solutions.
  • Participate in constructability reviews and project documentation processes adhering to Kiewit's rigorous engineering standards.

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Computer-Aided Design or a related discipline preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
  • 5–10+ years of progressive structural design experience, preferably within the nuclear, power, or heavy industrial sectors.
  • Advanced proficiency in Revit, including the development and management of complex structural models.
  • Experience with Navisworks for clash detection and design review.
  • Strong ability to interpret and integrate multidisciplinary engineering drawings, specifications, and vendor documentation.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and current computer-based design technologies.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and design disciplines.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance and support to less-experienced designers and drafters.DOE and/or commercial nuclear design experience preferred.

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.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

 

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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There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come. 

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities. 

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.  

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.


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