Senior Mechanical Engineer, Infrastructure Engineers

Requisition

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 is shaping the future of industrial and commercial facilities. In this role, you will work under the guidance of an Engineering Manager to lead the design and development of HVAC, ventilation, pumping systems, and other critical mechanical components, contributing to both preliminary and detailed engineering phases and bringing innovative solutions to complex challenges in large‑scale infrastructure environments.

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

• 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.

• 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 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. This includes 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.