Senior Structural Designer - Infrastcuture Engineers

Senior Structural Designer – Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Location:

Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition : 180381

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Department: Drafting & Design

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) is seeking a Structural Revit Designer for the Temporary Works Group. The role manages a team of Revit/AutoCAD designers and performs structural design and CAD/BIM production tasks related to temporary structures supporting construction operations. The Temporary Works group designs and builds temporary works critical to project quality, cost control, and construction excellence, including bridge demolition, cofferdam design, critical crane lifts, girder erection, hoisting and jacking, deep foundations, excavation support, marine engineering, formwork/falsework design, temporary bridges, and custom equipment.

• Work with engineering teams to self‑perform structural designs for temporary structures (steel, wood, concrete, manufactured items, etc.) supporting construction activities on Kiewit projects.
• Use Revit and AutoCAD software to produce design for estimate and construction documents.
• Schedule and assign team design tasks.
• Coordinate with other KIE office Design Leads to enforce CAD/BIM standards, maintain quality, share resources, and operate in a uniform manner.
• Perform quality reviews of team deliverables.
• Maintain high level engineering team relationships.
• Participate in design reviews to evaluate design concepts and make recommendations.
• Provide design cost estimates to engineers.
• Follow, enforce, and assist in developing company BIM/CAD and quality standards.
• Mentor and train early‑career team designers.
• Comply with all corporate manager requirements – team performance and career development reviews, time entry review, compliance, etc.
• Work with recruiters to fill open team positions and perform interviews.

• 8+ years’ experience in CAD/BIM design and production of structural design documents.
• Associate degree in Computer Aided Design, Engineering Technology, or similar program experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD (2D and 3D).
• Additional proficiency in Civil 3D, Tekla, or Navisworks is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and materials for structural and temporary works.
• Read and understand construction documents.
• Ability to detail structural connections for steel and concrete structures.
• Ability to clearly communicate and collaborate with engineers and designers.
• Critical thinking skills necessary with the ability to plan and conceptualize.
• Capable of recognizing conflicts and discrepancies with strong attention to detail.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Construction and management experience is a plus.

• 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 different locations and conditions may vary.

Full‑time staff employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes top‑tier medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, temporary disability, retirement plans with matching contributions, and generous paid time off.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Kiewit is committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.