Structural Designer- Nuclear Solutions

Requisition : 179641

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Market: Nuclear

Employment Type: Full Time

Our nuclear safety culture is strong at Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. We are seeking experienced Structural Design support to join our team. Your role will be essential to our operations, ensuring that your contributions are valued and impactful within Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. The targeted markets include but are not limited to Nuclear, DOE, and DOD contracts.

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full‑service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear‑related market from carbon‑free, small modular reactors to DOE science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides holistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

The position is based in Lenexa, KS. Other locations may be considered.

• Develop high quality CAD designs and drawings for estimates and projects based on engineering information as well as experience.
• Coordinate with other estimating and design group team members to review and exchange project information necessary for design and development.
• Checks design for consistency, safety, operability and maintenance requirements before submitting to checking.
• Reports task progress to Estimate or Project Lead.
• Gathers required information and collaborate with engineers and multiple disciplines to develop BIM models for foundations and steel structures.
• Leverages Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create plans, drawings, and details.
• Aid in the development of department standards and tools.
• Mentors other team members in design and modeling techniques.
• Resolve design issues effectively with input from responsible engineer.
• Relies on experience to develop preliminary concrete and steel models for estimating purposes.

• Completion of a vocational training program in Computer Aided Design and 10+ years of structural design experience using Tekla or Revit.
• 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.
• Must have a basic knowledge of the latest computer operating systems.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and constructively with other team members and disciplines both verbally and in written form.
• Proficient in Navisworks software for design and review clash detection, and basic computing programs including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• DOE and Commercial Nuclear experience preferred but not required.
• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to represent Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. in a professional manner to owners, contractors, vendors, and any other contacts outside the Kiewit Engineering & Design Co. organization.
• Seeks feedback and uses it effectively.

Other Requirements:

• 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.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY: may work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $133,000/yr – $139,000/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 is among the best in our industry, including top‑tier health, 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.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.