Senior Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Facilities

Overview

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering (KIWE) seeks a Senior‑Level Mechanical Engineer to support our Industrial division across Kiewit offices. Applicants will lead design projects, mentor junior engineers, and maintain Kiewit standards and tools to contribute to project success.

• Colorado – Lone Tree
• Kansas – Lenexa
• Texas – Fort Worth
• Texas – Houston
• Texas – West Lake

Fully remote candidates exceeding requirements will be considered and relocation assistance provided.

• Design, coordinate, and oversee mechanical systems for biogas, bulk solids handling, water and wastewater treatment, pump stations, pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, and other industrial facilities.
• Prepare calculations for pressurized and gravity‑driven systems; size lines, select materials, and apply code requirements.
• Manage design calculations and equipment specifications of process equipment such as conveyors, dust collection, bins/tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, boilers, and other equipment.
• Coordinate mechanical design within multi‑disciplinary teams and oversee third‑party engineering.
• Review contracts, RFPs, and service agreements to incorporate design requirements.
• Provide oversight and coordination to meet project budgets and schedules for all mechanical discipline activities.
• Manage internal and external design partners, construction partners, equipment suppliers, and other engineers; review work progress.
• Perform detailed technical bid analyses for equipment typical for industrial facilities.
• Generate and check design deliverables (PFD, P&, process simulations, datasheets, vendor shop drawings) in accordance with industry codes and standards.
• Support the construction team on‑site, answer RFIs, provide creative design solutions.
• Develop schedules, work assignments, and staffing requirements to ensure successful project completion.
• Perform early design work: conceptual studies, process flow diagram development, mass/energy balances, preliminary equipment sizing and selection, and general facility layout.
• Train, mentor, and advise peers and support staff on industry standards and best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent from an ABET‑accredited university.
• Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) certification required;
  Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred or willing to obtain.
• Minimum of 10 years of industry‑related mechanical or process engineering experience focused on industrial facilities.
• Experience leading an engineering and design team as a senior or lead engineer preferred.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Preferred experience utilizing AFT Fathom or AFT Arrow hydraulic simulation software (or equivalent).

Kiewit offers a comprehensive benefits package, including top‑tier medical, dental, and vision plans; voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs; life insurance; disability; retirement plans with matching; and generous paid time off. 401(k) plan and growth opportunities are available.

Base salary: $125,000 – $170,000 per year. Compensation may vary based on education, experience, skillset, and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.