Mid-Level Structural Designer - Power Engineering

Job Details

Requisition : 180490
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Drafting & Design
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time

Kiewit Power Engineering is seeking a Structural Designer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a 2-year technical school degree in Computer Aided Design with a focus on BIM (Building Information Modeling) preferred and a minimum of 5 years of structural design experience, preferably using Tekla. They should have a good understanding of design modeling, design document creation, and data exchange using BIM software (Tekla experience preferred but training is available in-house).

Candidates will also serve as a learning resource for less experienced designers and engineers and be comfortable working closely with Structural Design Engineers.

Kiewit Power Engineers brings various project types to life across North America, including gas-fired generation, power delivery, environmental retrofits, renewables and new technology, and water/wastewater. Staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit's construction teams to focus on safe, cost-effective and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.

This position can be based in any of the following office locations:
Lenexa, KS;
Lone Tree, CO;
New York City, NY; or Woodcliff Lake, NJ.

• Coordinate with other design group team members to review and exchange project information necessary for design and development.
• Check design for consistency, safety, operability and maintenance requirements before submitting for checking.
• Report task progress to Lead Designer.
• Gather required information and collaborate with engineers and multiple disciplines to develop BIM models for foundations and steel structures.
• Leverage Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create plans, drawings, and details.
• Assist in the development of department standards and tools.
• Mentor other team members in design and modeling techniques.
• Resolve design issues effectively with input from responsible engineer.

• Completion of a vocational training program in Computer Aided Design and 10+ years of structural design experience using Tekla.
• Demonstrates ability to interpret multi-discipline engineering and vendor documents.
• Displays leadership and confidence to monitor peers, especially those with less experience in drafting and design.
• Basic knowledge of the latest computer operating systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic spreadsheet, database, and word processing programs.
• Can represent Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. in a professional manner to owners, contractors, vendors, and other contacts outside the organization.

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• 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; conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $73,000/yr - $76,000/yr
Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location.

This posting will be active from: 04/20/2026 - 07/01/2026.

We offer our fulltime 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.