Mid-Level Mechanical Designer - Power Engineering

Requisition : 180480
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Drafting & Design
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time

As a Mechanical Designer with Kiewit, you will develop detailed piping and mechanical equipment and systems designs, layouts, and 3D models for power generating plants, carbon capture plants, and related facilities. You will design systems such as steam cycle, boiler feed and condensate, water treatment, fuel handling, hydraulic, heat transfer, conveying, and air and gas systems.

Position can be based in Lenexa, KS;
Houston, TX;
Raleigh, NC; or Phoenix/Tempe, AZ. Roles in Chattanooga, TN;
Detroit, MI; or Richmond, VA will start remotely and transition to hybrid/in-office.

• Draft sketches, P&IDs, plans, sections, and details; create equipment layouts and design/model in 3D for power plant systems such as steam cycle, boiler feed and condensate, water treatment, fuel handling, hydraulic, heat transfer, conveying, rotating equipment, and balance‑of‑plant systems (compressed air, gas, service water, HVAC), ensuring interferences are checked and constructability is maintained.
• Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.
• Adhere to schedules and work assignments to ensure successful project completion.
• Coordinate with other drafters, designers, and team members assigned to a project or task, and support work progress and results.
• Train and advise interns or new graduates.
• Apply design standards with little to no supervision.
• Seek and apply feedback efficiently; work independently and as part of a larger design team.
• Identify scope changes during a project and produce design changes to stay within budget and schedule.
• Take initiative to meet or exceed quality and outcome expectations of internal and external customers.
• Complete miscellaneous tasks to support project development.
• Participate in project meetings as required.

• At least 3 years’ experience in design and/or drafting disciplines with a background in piping and/or mechanical equipment and systems design in a 3D modeling environment; power generation experience is preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting/Design or engineering preferred; minimum High School or GED Diploma.
• Experience utilizing 3D programs such as Micro Station, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Smart
  
  Plant3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D, or similar; knowledge of latest OS and office software.
• Experience conceptualizing designs/models in 2D/3D environments for mechanical systems and equipment; experience designing and modeling piping and equipment layouts in the power market (thermal, hydroelectric, wind/solar, geothermal) highly desired.
• Experience creating P&IDs, plot plans, and construction package drawings.
• Ability to work in a growing, adaptive, multi‑disciplined team environment.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction and oversight.

• Regularly required to sit, walk, talk, and hear.
• Occasional lifting of computers, documents, and books up to 30 pounds.
• Moderate noise level.

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others.
• Perform work safely and effectively; understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs and equipment use.
• Work during normal operating hours to meet deadlines; work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various locations with varying conditions.

Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, voluntary wellness, employee assistance, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off. Flexible work options and wealth‑building 401(k) plan are also offered.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.