Senior Structural Engineer - Industrial

Requisition : 180422

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Industrial projects don't wait for perfect conditions - they demand skilled engineers who can solve complex problems, lead with confidence, and design structures that stand up to the realities of construction and operations. We are adding Senior Structural Engineers to our growing Kiewit Industrial team to support a variety of projects across North America. In this role, you will be a technical leader, shaping the backbone of major industrial facilities.

This role blends deep technical design expertise with hands‑on collaboration across disciplines, design and construction teams and project stakeholders. You will drive structural engineering from concept through construction, ensuring that every rotation, steel system and structural component is safe, efficient and buildable. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and want your work to directly influence cost, schedule and field construction, this is the level of impact you are looking for.

These positions can either be based out of our Lenexa Kansas, Lone Tree Colorado, or Minneapolis Minnesota office. We may consider opportunities for flexible work that are available from some remote locations for candidates with 15+ years experience.

• Lead structural design efforts for moderate to large industrial projects, including research, system selection, detailed analysis, and preparation of engineering drawings. Serve as the structural Lead on one or more projects as assigned.
• Apply and uphold department and industry standards while overseeing the development of structural calculations, drawings, and specifications to ensure accuracy, quality and compliance.
• Mentor and guide entry‑ and mid‑level engineers and designers, providing technical direction, coaching and performance feedback to support professional growth.
• Utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) to develop plans, models, drawings and detailed structural documentation that support coordination and constructability.
• Integrate EPC and contractual requirements—including customer RFPs, professional service agreements and project‑specific obligations—into the structural design approach to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Coordinate closely with internal and external partners, including cross‑discipline engineering teams, construction personnel, vendors, fabricators and owners to resolve structural issues and maintain alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and recommend improvements to standards, workflows and processes to enhance efficiency, quality and consistency across the department.
• Develop, monitor and update project plans, schedules and budgets, including staffing forecasts, and provide regular updates to project and department management. Support estimating, scheduling and project controls with structural input as needed.
• Support department leadership in establishing and achieving performance goals, contributing to continuous improvement and long‑term departmental success.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering in structural, civil or architectural engineering program from an ABET accredited four‑year college or university program. Some master’s coursework preferred.
• Current Professional Engineer License (PE) is required.
• At least 15 years’ experience in structural engineering and design in both concrete and steel. At least 3 years working in industrial, manufacturing, water/wastewater or building markets for both greenfield and brownfield projects. EPC and/or design/build experience is preferred.
• Experience with modular structural design highly desired.
• 3+ years leading/mentoring a team of 3‑20 engineers/designers and leading a large project or 2‑6 smaller projects, where you are managing scope, schedule and man‑hour utilization. Must be able to communicate effectively and constructively with other team members and disciplines both verbally and written form.
• Functional in utilizing spreadsheets, databases, word processing and computer operations.
• Knowledge…