Senior Mechanical Engineer - Power Engineering

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Requisition : 180473

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Lenexa, KS;
Lone Tree, CO;
New York City, NY;
Woodcliff Lake, NJ.

Senior Mechanical Engineers at Kiewit Power Engineering design and detail balance‑of‑plant systems and piping for large utility‑scale power plants. Responsibilities include complex engineering design, analysis, calculations, equipment selection, P&IDs, sizing calculations, and procurement packages. Candidates must lead design projects, mentor junior engineers, and manage multiple engineering tasks concurrently.

Our Power district spans structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, electrical, instrument, and control disciplines, delivering EPC solutions for power facilities across North America. Key project areas include gas‑fired generation, power delivery, environmental retrofits, renewables, and water/wastewater.

• Perform high complexity engineering designs including analysis, calculations, research, and equipment selection for EPC projects (from conceptual design through detailed design)
• Develop mechanical piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) for power plant systems including steam cycles, boiler feed, condensate, water treatment, flue gas, hydrogen, fuel handling, heat transfer systems, and utility systems
• Prepare sizing calculations and specifications for major equipment such as boilers, condensers, cooling towers, tanks, blowers, and pumps
• Prepare mechanical engineering designs, drawings, As‑Builts, system specifications, equipment lists, general arrangements, auxiliary power demands, and process flow diagrams (PFDs) and procurement packages for equipment/components, technical bid evaluation, and vendor selection
• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, industry codes and standards to projects
• Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes, 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 junior engineers
• Balance multiple engineering tasks concurrently
• Lead design projects or portions of design projects

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) from an ABET‑accredited four‑year institution
• At least 8 years of experience in mechanical engineering design for power generation, performing the functions outlined above
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license or actively pursuing licensing
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and passion for excellence and leadership
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety and ensuring a safe work environment
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player who can work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
• Excellent organization, time‑management, and attention to detail
• Able to travel within the U.S. as required

Expected to work during normal operating hours with occasional overtime and weekends. Travel across the U.S. and work at different project sites may be required. Regular, reliable attendance and professional communication are essential.

Base Compensation: $152,000/yr – $159,000/yr (actual compensation varies by education, experience, skillset, and location)

Benefits include top‑tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering employees and dependents, voluntary wellness programs, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Kiewit is an 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.