Senior Mechanical Engineer, Infrastructure Engineers

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Location:

Itasca, IL, US;
McLean, VA, US;
Chicago, IL, US

Requisition : 180827

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Employment Type: Full Time

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to help drive the rapid growth of our infrastructure division and support high-impact projects across North America. This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative, fast-paced team that’s shaping the future of industrial and commercial facilities.

In this role, you’ll work under the guidance of an Engineering Manager to lead the design and development of HVAC, ventilation, pumping systems, and other critical mechanical components. You’ll contribute to both preliminary and detailed engineering phases, bringing innovative solutions to complex challenges in large-scale infrastructure environments.

If you're passionate about mechanical systems and thrive in a dynamic, project-driven setting, we’d love to hear from you.

2025 ENR National Contractor Rankings #1 for Transportation and #3 Top 100 design build firms

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers District seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects.

Clients benefit from Kiewit’s proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company, in all major markets, sharing experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices.

This role is located at either our McLean, VA or Itasca, IL location.

• Develop preliminary engineering design and detailed engineering design for HVAC, ventilation, pumping stations and other mechanical systems for rail and transit and other industrial and commercial facilities.
• Perform calculations manually or use applicable software to support design.
• Coordinate and integrate design with other disciplines.
• Select products, review shop drawings, and approve field test and commissioning reports.
• Develop technical reports and white papers.
• Perform field survey and field test.

• Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering or related fields
• Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain one in 12 months (required)
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in facility/building mechanical system design
• Recent design experience in the development of HVAC, ventilation, pumping systems, and other critical mechanical components
• Large-scale infrastructure project experience required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with AI agents and tools preferred
• Familiar with CAD and modeling software, like AutoCAD, Micro Station, Revit
• Ability to travel as business requires

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

Base Compensation: $150,000/yr - $185,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our full-time 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.

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