Senior Mechanical Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Are you a seasoned Mechanical Design Engineer, looking for a stable, and rewarding career supporting greenfield and brownfield power plant design? We are adding Senior Mechanical Engineers to our team, due to the surge in demand for Power across North America, due to a convergence of many factors that are reshaping the energy landscape like electrification, data center growth, increased cooling needs, decarbonization efforts, and alternative energy solutions.

We are recognized as a leader for those power needs and standsout in the power generation sector due to our engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) expertise, particularly in large-scale infrastructure projects. If you are looking for a lifelong career, growth opportunities and a diverse portfolio of work on large scale projects in Power, come work with us! Our Senior Mechanical Engineers perform detailed design of balance of plant systems and piping, for large utility scale power plants.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world. With top notch health benefits, great time off, flexible work options, a wealth-building 401K plan and unbeatable growth opportunities – we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Your future is here. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond engineering and construction to build the road to success!

We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career.

This position can be based in any of the following office locations:
Lenexa, KS;
Houston, TX;
Raleigh, NC; or Phoenix/Tempe, AZ. For roles in Chattanooga, TN;
Detroit, MI; or Richmond, VA, the position will start remotely and transition to a hybrid/in office arrangement once the new office is established.

Responsibilities include performing high complexity engineering designs, developing mechanical piping and instrument diagrams, preparing sizing calculations and specifications for major equipment, preparing mechanical engineering designs, drawings, As-Builts, systems specifications, equipment lists, general arrangements, aux power demands, and process flow diagrams (PFDs) and procurement packages for equipment/components, technical bid evaluation from vendors, and vendor selection. Additionally, you will evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, industry codes and standards to projects, check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements and company standards, prepare requisite mechanical documentation for construction, assist in the development of schedules, work assignments, and staffing requirements to ensure successful project completion, coordinate with other drafters, designers, and engineers and review work progress and results, provide technical mentoring and/or oversight to other more junior engineers, balance multiple engineering tasks concurrently, and lead design projects or portions of design projects.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar degree program) from an ABET accredited four-year college or university program, at least 8 years' experience in mechanical engineering design with Power generation applications, performing functions as outlined above, current PE license or in process of completing PE licensing process, highly motivated with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative, strong work ethic, demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity, passion for safety, strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives, strong organization, time management, and attention to detail, and able to travel in the US as required.

Working Conditions include 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. May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.