Mechanical Commissioning Lead - Power Engineering
Listed on 2026-02-23
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer
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Mechanical Commissioning Lead - Kiewit Power EngineeringLocation:
Lenexa, KS, US
Requisition :179310
Job Level:Senior Level
Home District/Group:Kiewit Power Engineering
Market:Power
Employment Type:Full Time
Position OverviewThe Commissioning Mechanical Lead will report directly to the Commissioning Manager. Promote and provide leadership for Safety. Direct and coordinate the daily activities of SU Mechanical and construction craft. Assume direct responsibility of all mechanical components and systems integrity for completion of contractual requirements with the highest degree of safety and quality.
District OverviewOur rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:
- Gas-fired generation
- Renewables and new technology
- Water/wastewater
We are a high-performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.
On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America.
LocationOur Power Engineering Group is headquartered in Lenexa, KS; however, one of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
Responsibilities- Ensure all safety procedures are followed.
- Perform plant mechanical activities during commissioning phase and be accountable to the Mechanical Lead.
- Develop required procedure related to SU Mechanical activities.
- Follow all related SU procedures.
- Review engineering system descriptions for functionality.
- Directly supervise construction and contractor craft during commissioning phase.
- Perform initial equipment and pump check-out.
- Perform all system line flushes.
- Mechanical pre-operational check-outs.
- Perform pump initial run-in vibration analysis.
- Verify all rotating equipment alignments.
- Coordinate and verify all check-out and commissioning of systems.
- Coordinate completing and recording equipment initial run data.
- Provide oversight to sub-contractors performing activities such as oil flushes, hydrolyzing, chemical clean, steam blows.
- Provide oversight to TFA support.
- Elevate issues to Mechanical Lead in a timely manner.
- Develop action plan to address any issues.
- Read and adhere to Startup Administration Manual.
- Attend meetings as assigned by Mechanical Lead.
- An associate degree in the mechanical technology-related field or equivalent job-related experience
- Ten years of experience working in mechanical commissioning in power industry
- Experience in the required flushing, cleaning of mechanical piping systems.
- Expertise in the installation, testing, operation, repair, and maintenance of industrial processes.
- Knowledge of electrical principles and controls methods and practice
- Ability to supervise and train others in testing,…
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