Naval Architect - Infrastructure Engineers

Naval Architect - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Location:

Manhattan, NY, US Lone Tree, CO, US Federal Way, WA, US Cranford, NJ, US

Position Overview:

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering has an opening for a dynamic Experienced Naval Architect/Engineer in our Construction Engineering Services (CES) Group, to support our fleet of over 55 large construction vessels. The ideal candidate will be a part of a growing team that supports all aspects of the construction process by performing innovative design engineering through brainstorming conceptual designs, performing and/or reviewing structural calculations, developing plans, scheduling tasks to meet client needs, as well as mitigating risk to keep our construction crews safe.

Kiewit has the premier marine construction fleet in North America and intends to keep it that way through the modernization of our existing vessels, and construction of new vessels. This is an opportunity to be a major part of that effort, working directly with the construction teams.

Responsibilities:

• Perform design reviews and evaluate constructability.
• Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.
• Design and prepare engineering reports and related documentation, and devise charts and graphs to record results.
• Resolve technical issues and manage information generated through the design and construction phases of multiple and concurrent projects.
• Work closely with junior and senior engineers to create vessel and vessel system designs and research compliance specifications and technical design issues.
• Interface with classification societies and USCG to attain and maintain class and load line certificates for various types of barges and other vessels in the marine construction fleet.
• Manage weight control during vessel modifications and perform dead weight surveys and inclining experiments when required.
• Survey existing vessels to determine scope of repair and maintenance activities.
• Perform and/or oversee vessel hull structure design for hull repair, modification, new or increased equipment loading, and new construction.
• Analyze vessel stability for cargo, construction machinery loading, and crane operations; develop load capacity charts for derrick barge cranes and mobile cranes on barges.
• Provide engineering support for hull outfitting and marine equipment, including cranes and other material handling equipment, winches, mooring systems, electrical and hydraulic powering systems, piping and ventilation, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture or related field is required.
• Marine background and experience is required.
• Professional Engineer licensure or eligibility within the United States.
• 8+ years of marine/naval engineering experience preferred.
• Ability to analyze and interpret hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, system control logic, and other technical drawings, industry journals, documents & regulations such as ABS, Lloyds, DNV, USCG etc.
• Experience working directly with Class and USCG to ensure vessel compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge and aptitude for structural, mechanical and electrical products in marine systems is required.
• Strong all-around academic knowledge of structural engineering.
• Experience with engineering design software will be an advantage; this includes AutoCAD, Blue Beam, MathCAD, Navisworks, RISA-3D, MOSES, etc.
• Experience working in a team setting.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Ability to organize and handle multiple project assignments.
• Ability to travel/TDY assignments and/or relocate based on business needs.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.

Base Compensation: $115,765 - $160,170 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 01/07/2026 - 07/02/2026

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, 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.