Senior Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Facilities

Kiewit•Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Kiewit Industrial and Water Engineering (KIWE) is seeking a Senior-Level Mechanical Engineer to support our growing Industrial division. This role can be located at one of our Kiewit offices as defined below. We are looking for experienced design engineers that like leading projects and mentoring more junior engineers to grow the Kiewit team by helping establish, maintain, and improve company standards and tools while also utilizing these standards and tools to contribute to project success. Candidates shall have a minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical or process engineering, including specific experience with one or more of the following: balance of plant design, biogas, bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, process piping, industrial boilers and chillers, or experience with cooling distribution units (CDU's), Computer room handling units (CRAH), fan walls, and containment modules for air cooling for industrial facilities. Candidates shall be familiar with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software with an understanding of design documentation creation and layouts. Candidates shall be capable of exhibiting flexibility in work assignments while maintaining a growth mindset and continuing to develop in their technical and professional career. This is a great opportunity for you to showcase your mechanical design skills and implement innovative solutions and make a lasting impact, as Kiewit continues to expand in the Industrial marketplace. If you desire to diversify your experience, and work on different types of facilities, and want to work on EPC, large scale projects, we want to talk with you. We are an employee-owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are positioned as a key player in meeting growing electricity demands. At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world. With top notch health benefits, great time off, flexible work options a wealth-building 401K plan and unbeatable growth opportunities - we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Your future is here. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond engineering and construction to build the road to success! We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career.

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 10 years of industry related 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 leading an engineering and design team and design projects as a lead/senior engineer is preferred.
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.
Manage the completion of all project 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.
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.
Provide oversight and coordination of projects, working with the assigned design managers and project managers, to meet project budgets and schedules for all mechanical discipline activities.
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 and check design deliverables such as PFD's, P&ID's, process simulations, 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.
Develop schedules, work assignments, and staffing requirements to ensure successful project completion.
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 peers and support staff on proper application of industry standards and best practices.