Structural Designer

Position Overview

Requisition  Job Level: Entry Level Home District/Group:
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers Department:
Drafting & Design Market:
Transportation

Employment Type:

Full Time Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) is seeking an early career Civil/Structural CAD Designer in our Engineering Services During Construction (ESDC) Production group in the KIE Omaha, NE office. The successful candidate will perform a variety of civil, geotechnical, and structural CAD / Modeling tasks using Autodesk or Bentley related software to update contract drawings to support construction operations As-Built/Record Drawing requirements.

They will also lead coordination efforts with key construction and client staff to resolve any question or concerns during the As-Built process. Our ESDC Production group provides value to the success of our clients’ projects by managing post design change resolution which is critical to quality project design, cost control, and construction excellence. We assist Kiewit infrastructure districts in the process of managing released for construction drawing changes through construction operation excellence.

KIE tasks our ESDC Production department to help Kiewit build projects which includes integrated As-Built/Record drawing oversight and management, train construction personnel on documenting accurate redline/markups, capturing accurate redline/markup information from construction, and incorporating into contract CAD design drawings.

This position is located in downtown Omaha, NE at our Kiewit Headquarters. This role requires regular, onsite attendance.

• Work with our engineering teams and Clients to provide latest As-Built design drawings to construction team
• Virtual plan set support, with emphasis on training personnel on construction team
• Coordinate with Document Control specialists to manage accurate redline/markup changes in virtual plan set
• Review of client As-Built/Record Drawing requirements and develop As-Built/Record Drawing plan
• Work with construction team and assist them in documentation of redline/markup changes made in the field
• Coordinate effective meetings with construction/client teams and track down answers
• Participate in change documentation reviews to evaluate and make recommendations
• Work with construction team to provide the Client with As-Built/Record Drawing submittals

• Completion of Associates degree in Computer Aided Design, Engineering Technology, AAS or similar program experience
• 2-4 years’ experience in basic civil/structural/geotechnical CAD / Modeling of design documents
• Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD
• Additional proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D, Micro Station, or Revit is a plus
• Infrastructure project design or construction experience is a plus
• General knowledge of engineering principles for civil / structural work
• Read and understand civil / structural construction documents
• Strong and effective oral and written communication skills contributing to team-based collaboration environment
• Critical thinking skills necessary with the ability to plan and conceptualize
• Capable of recognizing conflicts and discrepancies with strong attention to detail
• Self-motivation and drive to provide and excellent work product
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Travel expectation for this role is 10-15%

• 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

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.