Senior Structural Engineer - Industrial

Requisition  
• Job Level: Senior Level
• Home District/Group:
Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering
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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 looking for Structural Engineering leaders, that have a strong background in structural design, with experience in leading other engineers and managing projects to support a variety of projects across North America.

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 foundation, 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!

Individuals with Steel, concrete and modularized equipment/buildings - are a great fit!

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full‑service engineering consulting and design firm serving a broad range of the industrial markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve the industrial, transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Our operations‑focused engineering provides our clients with safe and efficient facilities, and it integrates our 130 years of construction experience to finish projects on time and to make sure that Nobody Gets Hurt.

Our rapidly growing Industrial Engineering team, which includes process, mechanical, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi‑faced and leading‑edge division of Kiewit with best‑in‑class technical expertise focused on EPC and design‑build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy, Water and Utilities.

These positions can either be based out of our Kansas City, KS;
Lone Tree, CO; or Minneapolis, MN offices.

• 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 their 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…