Mechanical Design Engineer - Industrial Facilities 1

Kiewit • Kansas City, KS

12d • $100,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Kiewit is seeking experienced design engineers to support its growing Industrial division. The role involves delivering specifications, sizing components and equipment, developing drawings and P&IDs, and creating related documentation for Industrial Facilities. The company specializes in balance of plant design, from conceptual to final design and construction, with a focus on EPC projects. Projects can include low and medium voltage power, balance of plant design, biogas facilities, bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment facilities, mining facilities, and data centers. For hyperscale data center facilities, experience with boilers and chillers, cooling distribution units (CDUs), Computer room handling units (CRAHs), fan walls, and containment modules for air cooling is desired. The company seeks great communicators who desire to work as part of a dynamic team and grow into leadership/senior positions. This role offers an opportunity to implement innovative solutions and make a lasting impact in the industrial marketplace, with diverse project types and large-scale EPC projects. Kiewit is an employee-owned company that fosters dedication and commitment to project success, playing a key role in meeting growing electricity demands. They cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent engineering program from an ABET accredited four-year university.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred or willing to obtain.
• A minimum of 3 years of industry related mechanical engineering experience performing the functions as outlined above for Industrial facilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in basic computing programs including the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with mechanical design for data centers highly desired or experience with cooling distribution units (CDU's), Computer room handling units (CRAH), fan walls, and containment modules for air cooling for industrial facilities.
• Experience leading an engineering and design team and EPC projects for industrial facilities listed above would be required for a more senior level position
• Preferred experience utilizing AFT Fathom or AFT Arrow hydraulic simulation software (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Provide design, coordination, and oversight of various mechanical systems typical for biogas, bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, and other industrial facilities including, but not limited to, process piping, conveying systems, dust collection, general plant/facility water, compressed air, steam, and gas systems. Mechanical system design includes preparing calculations for both pressurized and gravity driven systems to size lines, material selection, and correct Code requirement application.
• Perform design calculations and equipment specifications typical for biogas, bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, and other industrial facilities including, but not limited to, bulk solids conveyors, dust collection equipment, bins/tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, boilers, and other process equipment.
• Coordinate and communicate all aspects of the project’s mechanical design within multi-disciplinary teams; including the management and oversight of third party engineering, as well as coordinate vendor packages and work on vendor submittals and selection.
• Review project contracts, customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs), professional service agreements, or other contractual documents and incorporate into the design as required to ensure the project meets or exceeds project goals.
• Manage other design partners (both internal and external) including construction partners, equipment suppliers, and other engineers and designers assigned to the project or task and review work progress and results.
• Perform detailed technical bid analyses for equipment typical for biogas, bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, and other industrial facilities.
• Generate deliverables such as PFD’s, P&ID’s, datasheets, and vendor shop drawings in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.
• Support the construction team including representing the design team on-site, answering RFI’s, providing creative design solutions, etc.
• Perform early project design work such as conceptual studies, process flow diagram development, mass/energy balances, preliminary equipment sizing and selection, and general facility layout/arrangement.
• Train, mentor, and advise more junior staff on proper application of industry standards and best practices.

Benefits

• 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
• generous paid time off
• relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level