Structural Design Engineer - Power Engineering

Position Overview

The Kiewit Power Engineering Group is seeking several mid‑level and senior Structural Design Engineers to join our growing Calgary team! The ideal candidates will support all aspects of the construction process through innovative design engineering, contributing to conceptual design development, performing structural calculations, preparing plans, and supporting project execution to meet client needs while ensuring safety and quality. Candidates should possess experience in analyzing and designing foundations and steel structures.

Depending on experience, the position may be at a Mid‑Level or Senior‑Level. Responsibilities include design execution, technical oversight, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring high‑quality deliverables that meet client and project requirements while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc. is a full‑service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. We have more than 3,000 engineers and design professionals with expertise across all major engineering disciplines, serving transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. With 140 years of construction experience, our construction‑driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on‑time and on‑budget delivery.

Our rapidly growing Power district includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, electrical, instrument, and control disciplines and is a multi‑faceted division of Kiewit focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer owner’s engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management, and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:

• Gas‑fired generation
• Power delivery
• Environmental retrofits
• Renewables and new technology
• Heavy industrial
• Water/wastewater

We are a high‑performing team of engineers and designers that develop exciting projects throughout the project life‑cycle. We lead the power markets engineering process and collaborate 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.

This position is based out of Calgary, Alberta with flexible work options. Travel to the US may be required on occasion.

• Prepare structural designs for assigned projects, including research, selection of lateral force resistance systems, analysis, and drawing preparation for power generation and industrial projects.
• Apply department and industry standards in preparation of calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including other engineering disciplines, construction teams, vendors, fabricators, and owners to resolve structural issues.
• Understand and meet EPC contract requirements, RFPs, and other contractual obligations.
• Assist in preparing and updating project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Support quality checks for engineering deliverables.
• Contribute to process improvements and evolving workflows.

• Lead structural design for assigned projects, including system selection, analysis, and development of construction documents.
• Lead and develop project teams, providing technical direction and oversight.
• Review and approve calculations, drawings, and specifications for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Mentor and direct entry‑ and mid‑level engineers; monitor progress and provide coaching.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including multidisciplinary teams, construction partners, subcontractors, and owners.
• Ensure compliance with EPC contracts, RFPs, and other contractual requirements.
• Identify and manage scope changes and project risks.
• Lead quality assurance and quality control efforts for engineering deliverables.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and staffing needs.
• Support…