Structural Engineer-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Lenexa, KS

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. Depending on the project load, you may be asked to support in multiple capacities including estimating and production environments.

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

• Performs intermediate calculations under the supervision of a more senior engineer. Solves problems using well established scientific principles.

• Able to analyze data and understands the relationships and correlations.

• Ability to draw conclusions and present finding to senior leadership.

• Proactive about learning new information and skills. 

• Under general supervision, analyze structures using various structural engineering software programs. Design buildings and building foundations, equipment platforms and foundations, pipe racks, and miscellaneous concrete and steel structures Prepares quantities, cost estimates, and other supporting documentation for projects

• Initiates development of personal objectives aligned with those of the organization.

• Seeks feedback and uses it effectively.

• Has good understanding of the complete design and has good input into ways of improving the design.

• Utilize codes and standards to complete assignments.

• Identifies the customers, both internally and externally. 

• Handles various assignments, including rework, in timely manner to meet schedule deadlines.

• Performs assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize person productivity.

• Performs quality checks of the design in a team environment to ensure accuracy.

• Carries out assignments carefully while focused on details.

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Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis) or architectural engineering minimum required.

  • 2-4 years' minimum relevant experience in Nuclear, Power Generation, or Industrial preferred, but other experience will be considered.

  • Travel < 25% expected.

  • Receives limited instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignment from more experienced engineer.

  • Adjusts to varying demands of work and performs well.

  • Communicates effectively orally and in writing.  Present ideas clearly and in professional manner.

  • Knowledgeable in engineering software, such as Staad Pro, SAP2000, SAFE, RISA, spMats, and Mathcad.

  • Engineering in Training certificate (EIT) or Professional Engineer ( PE).

  • Familiar with latest national and design codes such as IBC, ASCE, ACI and AISC. 

  • Participates on teams effectively. Accepts direction from the team. Individually contributes to success of the team.

  • Supports project teams and departments in a positive and productive manner. Works well with other to accomplish common goals and objectives.

  • Serves as point of contact for external or internal customers.

  • Follows through on commitments made to internal and external customers.

  • Able to manage multiple responsibilities with set expectations and meet deadlines.

  • Embraces flexibility to succeed in changing environments and understand that engineering design is a progression that involves multiple iterations.

Working Conditions