Senior Mechanical Engineer, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers. Itasca Move Collective

Requisition : 180827

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Industrial

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. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus.

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 to experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit's management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit's legacy of excellence.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures - we build relationships, strengthen communities, and expand workforce capacity. We don't just build projects; we build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan (RRSP), and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success.

This role is located at either our McClean, VA or Itasca, Illinois location.

• Develop preliminary engineering design and detail engineering design for HVAC, ventilation, pumping stations and other miscellaneous mechanical systems for rail and transit and other industrial and commercial facilities.

• Perform calculations manually or use applicable software to support design.

• Detail engineering design for HVAC, ventilation, pumping stations and other miscellaneous mechanical systems for rail and transit and other industrial and commercial facilities.

• 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 is required

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in facility/building mechanical system design

• Must have recent design experience in the development of HVAC, ventilation, pumping systems
  , and other critical mechanical components.

• Large-scale infrastructure project experience is 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 #LI-JP1

Other Requirements:

Regular, reliable attendance

Work productively and meet deadlines timely

Communicate and interact…